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Click on theLeft nav bar tool maroon.jpgicon in the upper left corner of your page to enlarge the window for easiest viewing. I have added some details to how you will be graded below. After reading over these carefully, please continue reading and find the directions as well as options for your topic. Watch the video below on how to submit your assignment: Play media comment. For this essay you will choose one of the topic choices and construct an essay. See below for expectations and the options. Format: Font: Times New Roman Font Size: 12 point Spacing: Double-spaced Length: It will likely take 400-500 words (you may exceed 500 words if you wish) to fully respond to the prompts. I look mostly at the content and details rather focusing on the number of words. There should be an introduction and conclusion with 2-4 paragraphs as the body of the paper. The content should consist of 2-4 main points that are well developed paragraphs with supportive details Grading: Note – you must include your sources, or you will not get a passing grade. • Content/Answering the Topic Question = 10 Points • Organization = 5 Points • Grammar/Sources (Using APA Format) = 5 Points The minimum is 2 sources. The sources are required. Please provide at least two sources in APA. The sources should be in a reference list at the end of the paper. You must demonstrate that you tried to fulfill all the requirements. The essay requirement is to score at least a 12 or higher. A score of an 11 or less means corrections must be made and resubmission of the assignment is required. For additional credit use the following sources to help. Focus on APA Format: https://www.easybib.com/guides/citation-guides/apa-format/how-to-cite-a-website-apa/ (Links to an external site.) https://www.easybib.com/guides/citation-guides/apa-format/how-to-cite-a-book-apa/ (Links to an external site.) Here is a website with an explanation and examples of how to format your references page in APA. (Links to an external site.) Topic Choices: 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. Plagiarism Be sure you understand how to paraphrase. Copy and pasted content will result in a 0. See the explanation of paraphrasing below. 1. This link shows you how. Paraphrase: Write It in Your Own https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_research/paraphrase_exercises/index.html (Links to an external site.) 2. Paraphrasing Exercise Now practice one sample passage. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_research/paraphrase_exercises/paraphrasing_exercise.html (Links to an external site.) 3. Paraphrasing Exercise: Possible Answers https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_research/paraphrase_exercises/paraphrasing_exercise_answers.html (Links to an external site.) 4. This link summarizes quotations, Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_research/quoting_paraphrasing_and_summarizing/index.html (Links to an external site.) 5. This link shows you how. Paraphrase: Write It in Your Own https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_research/quoting_paraphrasing_and_summarizing/paraphrasing.html (Links to an external site.) 6. See the example paper and how to paraphrase it topic by topic when writing your own paper. Sample Essay for Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_research/quoting_paraphrasing_and_summarizing/paraphrasing_sample_essay.html (Links to an external site.) How to avoid plagiarism – Tips for students (Links to an external site.) How to avoid plagiarism – Tips for students Mr. Laccone flaccone@excelhighschool.com