Urgent 3

Option 1: Environmental Pollution Scenario Review and Summary

Dimension

Comments

Points Available

Points Earned*

Content:

7.00

The paper is 700 to 1,050 long and covers all key elements in a substantive way:

Yes

No

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Chooses four of the following measures based on pollution reduction: • Pollution control legislation for point sources • Random emission testing • Encouraging alternative transportation, walking, and bicycle use • Promoting fuel-efficient cars • Establishing green spaces or urban forestry • Improving roads • Encouraging carpooling

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Describes the selected measures

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Describes the potential effectiveness of your selected measures from an environmental science and climate change perspective.

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Discusses trade-offs for the various pollution reduction measures, including potential improvements in human and ecosystem health: For example, bringing in legislation to install pollution control devices in factories may sound like an effective choice, but installation of such devices is a huge expense, and there is likelihood of strong opposition by business groups.

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Explains the following statement: “Decision-making about environmental issues necessitates the maintenance of a fine balance between the effectiveness of measures and the public reaction towards them.”

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Cites two or more credible outside resources.

Organization:

1.00

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Organization

Exemplary: * The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow. * Subsequent sections develop and support the central theme.

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Sentences and Transitions

Exemplary: * Sentences are strong throughout the paper.

Mechanics:

1.00

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Grammar and Spelling

Exemplary: * All words spelled correctly. * No grammar errors. * No capitalization errors.. * paper uses third person and avoids clichés, colloquial terms, contractions, and informal phrases.

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Format

Exemplary: * The paper, references, and citations alight with APA guidelines and have no format errors. * Format of paper is easy to read. * Student's name appears on the first page.

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Scholarly Tone

Exemplary: * The paper avoids clichés, colloquial terms, contractions, and informal phrases.

Percent Quotations in the Summary (if over 10%):

0%

Subtotals

9.00

Days Late

0

Totals

9.00

Notes:

Explanation of Ratings:

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# = number of measures selected if fewer than 4.

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X = Fully addresses the factor and demonstrates understanding of assigned reading and cited sources.

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P = Addresses the factor and demonstrates partial understanding of assigned reading and cited sources.

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? In Yes = Addresses the factor and demonstrates partial understanding of assigned reading and cited sources, with significant gaps or does not cite sources.

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? In No = Mentions the factor but does not describe or address it.

Option 2: Environmental Pollution Argument

Dimension

Comments

Points Available

Points Earned*

Content:

7.00

The paper is 700 to 1,050 long and covers all key elements in a substantive way:

Yes

No

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Chooses and describes a physical item that represents some aspect concerning environmental pollution as a direct result of human activities.

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Describes the significance of the item.

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Describes the relationship that exists between the item and pollution. Identifies the origin or causes of the pollution.

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Describes the item’s relationship to people and the environment.

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Identifies the possible effects and consequences of this pollution to human and ecosystem health.

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Discusses what the item and pollution issue means to the present and future quality of life to you, your family, your community, your region, the nation, and the world.

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Describes how the item is related to climate change.

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Describes how the item connects some significant attitude or action that people might use toward changing how others think, react, or take actions in solving, eliminating, or reducing your selected pollution issue.

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Identifies possible treatments and preventative measures for this pollution.

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Identifies and discusses what caused you to reconsider your attitude, mindset, values, and actions to change regarding your selected issue.

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Identifies how or what you might do to suggest, influence, or be a role model who inspires individuals, your community, or region to improve the existing conditions of the environment in relationship to your item and your selected issue.

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Cites at least one credible reference.

Organization:

1.00

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Organization

Exemplary: * The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow. * Subsequent sections develop and support the central theme.

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Sentences and Transitions

Exemplary: * Sentences are strong throughout the paper.

Mechanics:

1.00

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Grammar and Spelling

Exemplary: * All words spelled correctly. * No grammar errors. * No capitalization errors.. * The paper uses third person and avoids clichés, colloquial terms, contractions, and informal phrases.

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Format

Exemplary: * The paper, references, and citations alight with APA guidelines and have no format errors. * Format of paper is easy to read. * Student's name appears on the first page.

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Scholarly Tone

Exemplary: * The paper avoids clichés, colloquial terms, contractions, and informal phrases.

Percent Quotations in the Summary (if over 10%):

0%

Subtotals

9.00

Days Late

0

Totals

9.00

Notes:

Explanation of Ratings:

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X in Yes = Fully addresses the factor and demonstrates understanding of assigned reading and cited sources.

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P = Addresses the factor and demonstrates partial understanding of assigned reading and cited sources.

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? In Yes = Addresses the factor and demonstrates partial understanding of assigned reading and cited sources, with significant gaps or does not cite sources.

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? In No = Mentions the factor but does not describe or address it.

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X In No = Does not mention or address the factor.