Why is there still vagueness regarding anthropogenic global warming?
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assignment__-_climate_change_hoax-5.docxAssignments 1: Why is there still vagueness regarding anthropogenic global warming? Facts vs. Opinions
Due Date: October 24th, 2015 – Moodle Dropbox
What is the assignment?
All students should view samples of the following videos and other website sources of information about global warming. Students are assigned to write 1 page critiques (summarize and critically evaluate the argument) on specific websites as detailed below. Everyone should view atleast 3 to 4 of the Youtube videos on global warming found at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zeGY8zbzc8&feature=related
Students should randomly select one of the videos that portrays global warming as a scam, hoax, lie, conspiracy, or otherwise challenges the science related to global warming; view it, write a 1 -1.5 page critique and be prepared to discuss it for the rest of the class.
How to write the paper?
Follow guidelines below for how to write an “A grade” paper. You will be graded on both substance and structure.
Format (5 points)
Each paper should be 1000 words. The text should be typed using 12 – point font, double spaced, and 1- inch margins. Minimum length: 1000 words (around 1 ½ - 2 pages of writing (i.e. not including title, your name, etc.).
Content (20 points)
Provide the link of your video that you are critiquing.
· BACKGROUND (5 pts):
· How does the topic of the speaker or film fit into the context of the course material that we are learning?
· Provide background information from the lecture notes and/or text to explain the environmental issue or geographical issue behind the speaker/film topic.
· OPINIONS & POINTS OF VIEW (10 pts):
· What key points were made by the speaker(s) or in the film?
· What was the film’s primary supporting idea? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the video, reading or presentation?
· Answer the "w" questions, like why, why not, what, what if, what for, where, why there, who, how, when!
· Describe at least 3 key points - be specific!
· CRITIQUE (5 pts):
· Discuss your personal opinions about the speaker(s) or film, and the reason(s) for your opinion.
· Critique what is ‘Facts vs. Opinion’ in the video mentioned.
Writing (5 points)
· Make sure to pay attention to the overall organization and paragraph structure of your essay. Usually, a well - organized essay will begin with an introductory paragraph, continue with at least three body paragraphs, and end with a concluding paragraph. There should be clear structure within each paragraph (i.e. thesis statement first, followed by supporting information, and then concluding statement).
· Check over your sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. If you need help with your writing, please come and see me during office hours.
· Your paper must be in your own words - plagiarism will not be accepted. If you quote a speaker or dialogue from a film, be sure to put the words in quotes to distinguish from your own writing.
Environmental Geography–Essay Grading Rubric
Name ___________________________________________ Total Points /25
Content: Topic Background (5 points): __________
• Topic background and connection to course content (lecture notes, text) are covered thoroughly, clearly, and accurately
Content: Opinions & points of view (10 points): __________
• At least three key points made by speaker or film or author were addressed thoroughly, clearly, and accurately
Content: Critique and new information learnt (5 points): __________
• At least three new pieces of information were described
• Personal opinion of speaker or film was discussed, along with reasons for your opinion
Writing: (5 points): __________
• Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are correct
• Logical progression of sentence structure and paragraph structure
Format: (5 points): __________
• Paper is typed, 12 point font, 1 inch margins
• Paper is at least 1-1.5 pages (excluding title, name, etc.)
· Spacing – 1.5
· A paragraph cannot be one-two sentences
References and Citations:
In Text, cite the author, date and when using a direct quote or specific fact, refer to the
pg number.
Use the following model (taken from the journal Development and Change)
* (Brown, 1992: 63-4); If the name is mentioned in the text, put the date/pg number in
parenthesis eg: Lovell (1989: 33).
* For groups of citations, order alphabetically, using a semi-colon to separate names:
(Brown, 1992; Gadgil and Guha, 1994; Lovell, 1989).
* Use 'et al.' when citing a work by more than two authors, but list all the authors in the
References (unless there are six authors or more).
* To distinguish different works by the same author in the same year, use the letters a,
b, c, etc., e.g. Besson (1993a, 1993b).
For References Section:
• Put references in Alphabetical order
• For titles in a language other than English, provide an English translation in
parentheses.
• SEE the following examples for citing different types of sources (also from Dev.
And Change) HOWEVER, if you are using Endnote or Refworks and would like
to chose another common citation structure, that is fine, as long as you are
consistent.
Journal articles:
• Helleiner, Eric (2006) 'Reinterpreting Bretton Woods: International Development
and the Neglected Origins of Embedded Liberalism', Development and Change
37(5): 943-67.
Books:
• Mosse, D. (2005) Cultivating Development: An Ethnography of Aid Policy and
Practice. London: Pluto Press.
• Watson, S. and K. Gibson (eds) (1995) Postmodern Cities and Spaces. Oxford and
Cambridge, MA: Blackwell.
Contributions to books (eg. chapters in edited volumes):
• Elson, D. (1996) 'Appraising Recent Developments in the World Market for
Nimble Fingers', in A. Chhachhi and R. Pittin (eds) Confronting State, Capital
and Patriarchy, pp. 35-55. Basingstoke and London: Macmillan Press; New
York: St Martin's Press.
Online Resources:
Always indicate the date that the source was accessed, as online resources are frequently
updated or removed.
• Sopensky, E. (2002) 'Ice Rink Becomes Hot Business', Austin Business Journal.
http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2002/10/14/smallb1.html (accessed 16
October 2004).
• Galtung, J. (2003) 'Rethinking Conflict: The Cultural Approach'. Speech
delivered at the Informal Meeting of the European Ministers Responsible for
Cultural Affairs, Council of Europe, Strasbourg (17-18 February).
www.coe.int/T/E/Cultural_Co-operation/ (accessed 8 August 2006).
