December 2 - 6, 2019

This is the last assignment!

You are ready to write. Two weeks ago you selected a problem related to nature, climate change, or global warming. You have conducted research. You created a PowerPoint presentation.

This is your final activity. Write the essay. Here are some tips. You will be graded on the following:

Part I:  Identify the problem. Prove that one exists.

1.       What is the problem? Was it clearly identified? How many are impacted by the problem? Who is impacted? What other problems result because this problem exists?

2.        What are the causes of the problem? Is the information specific? Explain. Do you need to know more? Is anything confusing? Explain.

Part 2: Looking to the future

1.       What are the future implications if this problem is not addressed?

2.       Please include:

a.       A chart or graph

b.      A personal experience 

c.       Evidence from at least two expert sources

d. Current evidence from a news story or from a documentary

Part 3 – Possible Solution(s) and a Call to Action

You want to get your readers to do something to help to solve the problem. Remember that people are limited by time and money. Make sure that your call to action steps are worth the time and the money.

Try to have at least two things that people can do to make a difference. For example, if you suggest recycling, explain how effortless the process can be. 

Part 4 – Technical points

1.       Use in-text citations. Are they in MLA format?

2.       Place all in-text citation sources on the Works Cited page? Make sure there are no extra sources on the Works Cited page.

3.       Pay attention to the grammar, usage, and mechanics. Run spell and grammar check.

This is an essay in three parts. You must include the information listed above.

The essay is due by midnight on Friday, December 6, 2019. However, the Canvas space will be open until 6:00 am on Monday, December 9. I realize that some of you will need the weekend to finish.