QUESTION

Environment Science

Be sure to note the specific requirements for length and sources stated in the specific writing assignment.

Required Components for all assignments.

Times New Roman font, size 12, double spacedCover Page – include the following information, centered

Title of Assignment

Student Name

Course Name

Essay – follow structure/sample outline explained belowReferences – written on separate page after the essay using APA Format 
When quoting or paraphrasing, in-text citations are formatted in the body of your essay as follows:

(Author, date).

if no author is provided

(Title, date).

Paraphrase example:

Excel High School writing assignments have specific length and source requirements (General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources, 2020).

Direct quote examples:

“Be sure to note the specific requirements for length and sources stated in the specific writing assignment” (General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources, 2020).

or

General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources states, “Be sure to note the specific requirements for length and sources stated in the specific writing  assignment.”

References – need to be retrieved from public websites (do not use websites that require usernames/passwords). Wikipedia cannot be listed as one of the sources. Always list the course textbook as a source.

Use the following citation generator for help formatting your textbook or outside sources.

https://www.scribbr.com/ (Links to an external site.)

click Citation Tools, then choose APA Citation Generator from the drop down menu

Basic APA Website Format:  Author Last Name, First Initial. (Date). Title of the Article/Page. web address

Ex.  Martin, K. (2020). General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources.www.excelhighschool.com (Links to an external site.)

If no author is listed, begin with the title and format as follows:

Ex. General Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources. (2020). www.excelhighschool.com (Links to an external site.)

Sample Essay Outline

I.  Introduction; Paragraph 1: What is the essay about? (approx. 5 sentences)

First point/idea overviewSecond point/idea overviewThird point/idea overview (if necessary)                                                                                                                                                                                       

II. Body Paragraph 2: Topic sentence for first point/idea

Supporting detail #1Supporting detail #2Supporting detail #3

III.  Body Paragraph 3: Topic sentence transitioning to second point/idea

Supporting detail #1Supporting detail #2Supporting detail #3     

IV.  Body Paragraph 4: Topic sentence transitioning to third point/idea (if necessary)

Supporting detail #1Supporting detail #2Supporting detail #3

V.  Concluding Paragraph 5: Analysis/What was the point of the essay? What does the information reveal?

Summary of first point/ideaSummary of second point/ideaSummary of third point/idea   

                     *** in-text citations must be implemented throughout the essay***

Assignment Instructions: 

*** Be sure to review the Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources page located on the previous module page.

Writing Prompt:

Choose one of the following:Pollution-  This is one of the biggest problems that we are confronting in the modern era. The cars, the new technology, the factories and the chemicals that are being introduced in our food; all these elements cause terrible damage to our planet and we can see how our natural resources are decreasing day by day. Analyze the topic of pollution and offer some real solutions to some of the problems.Global warming-  Research and discuss what the major consequences of global warming are. There are many countries where the change of climate has already affected animal populations and the diminishing of natural resources. Still the topic of global warming is controversial. Some people do not believe that global warming is caused by humans. Research and identify both sides of the argument, and provide your own conclusions.Overpopulation-  Overpopulation of planet Earth is real. This not only leads to excessive pollution, but also to the degradation of the soil and the decreasing of the natural resources. Scientists came up with some ideas to control the overpopulation and to develop some renewable resources or alternative types of energy. Research this topic more and see what specific ideas scientists are working on to address this growing concern.Endangered species-  Today, no less than 3,079 species of animals are endangered due to excessive hunting, the illegal traffic of skin and animal products in some parts of the world or because of climate change. Many countries are making active efforts to try to stop this phenomena. They are not only trying to stimulate the reproduction of the few animals that still survive, but they are creating natural reservations where they are offering the perfect habitat for the renewal of the species. Research endangered species and report back with specific examples of how scientists and concerned people are trying to prevent more species from being added to the list.

Essay Length:  2 pages

Sources – 2 websites required

List your textbook on the reference page as follows: 

Environmental Science. (n.d.). https://www.excelhighschool.com

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