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Assignment 3

Write a 1200–1500 word report on: “Discuss the five different types of pollution and give examples of each type. Which one do you consider to be the worst type and why?”

Unit Outcomes

 Discuss the environmental problems caused by pests and pesticides

 Demonstrate an understanding of the environmental problems resulting from ionizing and nonionizing radiation

 Explain how the quality of food can affect the health of the general public

 Identify ways in which respiratory problems can result from indoor environments

Course Outcome

HS415-1: Define major sources and types of hazardous environmental agents. Instructions:

Write a report on the following:

Discuss the five different types of pollution and give examples of each type. Which one do you consider to be the worst type of pollution and why?

References: The document should also include the references that you used (at least 3 other than your book). For information on APA reference style please go to the Kaplan Writing Center and refer to the Writing Center Resource file in Doc Sharing.

Submitting your Assignment

Put your essay in a Word document. Save it in a location and with the proper naming convention: username-HS415-section-UnitX-Report.doc (username is your Kaplan username, section is your course section, X is your unit number). When you are ready to submit it, go to the Dropbox and complete the steps below:

1. Click the link that says “Submit an Assignment.”

2. In the “Submit to Basket” menu, select Unit 3: Report

3. In the “Comments” field, make sure to add at least the title of your paper.

4. Click the “Add Attachments” button.

5. Follow the steps listed to attach your Word document.

6. To view your graded work, come back to the Dropbox or go to the Gradebook after your instructor has evaluated it.

7. Make sure that you save a copy of your submitted project.

Requirements

 1200–1500 words  APA format  At least 4 scholarly references (Wikipedia is not considered an authoritative

source)  Be sure that your grammar, sentence structure, and word usage is proper.  Double check for citations and that any quotations are shown as such. Please

keep quotations to no more than 15% of the paper.

Unit 3 Assignment Grading Rubric = 100 points

Assignment Requirements Points possible

Points earned by student

1. Five different types of pollution are sufficiently discussed in report

0–20

2. Reasonable example of each type (5) provided

0–20

3. Worst type identified 0–20

4. Justification (why) of worst type is reasonable

0–20

5. Paper clearly defined major sources and types of hazardous environmental agents

0–20

Total (Sum of all points)

Points deducted for spelling, grammar, and/or APA errors.

Adjusted total points

Instructor Feedback:

*Instructor will also leave feedback comments within assignment paper.