Overview
Visit the website Science News For Students. View articles related to the earth, ecosystems, and the environment. Examples of topics include pollution problems, ecosystem analysis, climate change, water or ecosystem resources, sustainability, or other topics related to Environmental Science.
Link to website: https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/topic/earth-environmentLinks to an external site.
Instructions: Choose one article from Science News For StudentsLinks to an external site. Complete the four response sections for the article as instructed below.
Please note that the article's topic must be related to the earth, ecosystems, and the environment. Examples of topics include pollution problems, ecosystem analysis, climate change, water or ecosystem resources, sustainability, or other topics related to Environmental Science.
Do not choose the "Scientists Say" titled articles. "Scientists Say" articles will not be accepted and will receive a grade of zero. You are welcome to message me (no later than 24hrs before the due date) with an URL link to the article you want to use if you have any questions.
PDF version of instructions: EVR1001 Semester Project Article Review Instructions.pdf Download EVR1001 Semester Project Article Review Instructions.pdf
Format your paper as such:
Article Title, Author, URL link (website link to the article)
Section 1 response - Summary
Summarize in your own words what the article is about. Ensure to include the key points and arguments of the issue or event. Your summary should also answer the following questions: (1) What are the article's purpose and objective? (2) What are the study's main findings (results)? (3) How will the findings contribute to further research or implications?Note: Your summary must be at least one paragraph (3 or more complete sentences). Your response should be objective (without opinion), and the grader should be able to understand the article based on your summary. (10 points)
Section 2 response - Impact
Answer the following questions: (1) Were you aware of this issue presented in the article before learning more about it? (2) How might this issue affect you or your community? (3) What are your thoughts about this issue's larger-scale effects (regional or global)? (4) What do you think are two future implications, impacts, or outcomes of the issue locally and globally?Note: Please answer each question in complete sentences; this section response must be at least one paragraph (3 or more complete sentences). Responses will be subjective, based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions. (10 Points)
Section 3 response - Opinion
Answer the following questions: (1) When viewing the article's headline, what was your initial immediate reaction, opinion, or bias regarding the issue presented in the headline and tagline before reading it? (2) As you read the article, explain how the article confirmed or challenged your initial opinion or bias. (3) How was your opinion or bias affected (reinforced or changed) after reading the article about the issue?Note: Please answer each question in complete sentences; this section response must be at least one paragraph (3 or more complete sentences). Responses will be subjective, based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions. (10 Points)
Section 4 response - Rationale
Answer the following questions: (1) Why did you select the article, and how is the issue or event related to the content of our course, Introduction to Environmental Science? (2) Which aspects of the article caught your interest; why was it newsworthy to you? (3) What are two new concepts or ideas you learned from the article?Note: Please answer each question in complete sentences; this section response must be at least one paragraph (3 or more complete sentences). Responses will be subjective, based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions. (10 Points)
Your project's Word or PDF document font should be size 12 Times New Roman, with 1.5 line spacing, and should be saved as a .pdf or .docx file format. The project must be at a minimum of one page. Remember to check for the successful submission animation (confetti) and that your document loads.
The project will be due via this Canvas assignment submission on or before the date listed. Any submissions after the due date will not be accepted.
Reminders:
Create a new document in Microsoft Word.
Type your responses in paragraph form, using complete sentences. Style (MLA, Chicago, APA) is your choice.
Save your assignment file as a .docx or .pdf file format (Save As) and attach the file (Assignment Files) to submit. Note: do not submit .pages or Open Office file format.
- Check that your submission loads correctly. Note: you will have multiple attempts to resubmit the correct file, if needed, before the due date.
Note: assignments submitted via email/course mail, answers typed into the text submission or comments box, and submissions after the due date will not be accepted.