Question Description
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements. In your course, turn to Lesson 4. Skim through it to refresh your memory. Next, carefully study and review the section titled, Ecological Challenges Facing Humanity. Skim through that and then focus on the topic of deforestation. Relying solely on the material in your course and using your own words, write a short descriptive essay that defines and explains selected environmental impacts of deforestation. As you write, imagine you are talking to a friend who has no knowledge of this topic. In short, write the way you speak, using a conversational tone. Also, try to alternate short sentences and longer sentences to make your writing more readable. Be sure to create a title and cite yourself as the author. For example: Environmental Impacts of Deforestation Your essay should include five paragraphs, as follows:
Its permissible to use direct quotes from your reading, but dont use too many. One to three such quotes should be your limit. Be sure to put a direct quote in quotation marks. For example: According to Smith, Carbon dioxide is both our friend and our enemy. Begin by writing a first draft. Then, edit and rework your material to make it clear and concise. After you have reached a final draft, proofread the essay one last time to locate and correct grammar and spelling errors. |
Rubric Name: Assignment 4 Rubric
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Unacceptable
10 points
Student provides a clear, logical overview of the disruption of the carbon cycle, disruption of the hydro (water) cycle, and the reduction of species diversity.
8 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical overview of the disruption of the carbon cycle, disruption of the hydro (water) cycle, and the reduction of species diversity.
5 points
Student provides a weak or unclear overview of the disruption of the carbon cycle, disruption of the hydro (water) cycle, and the reduction of species diversity.
0 points
Student provides a poor overview of the disruption of the carbon cycle, disruption of the hydro (water) cycle, and the reduction of species diversity.
/ 10
20 points
Student provides a clear, logical description of how deforestation disrupts the carbon cycle.
15 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of how deforestation disrupts the carbon cycle.
10 points
Student provides a weak or unclear description of how deforestation disrupts the carbon cycle.
0 points
Student provides a poor description of how deforestation disrupts the carbon cycle.
/ 20
20 points
Student provides a clear, logical description of how deforestation disrupts the hydro (water) cycle.
15 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of how deforestation disrupts the hydro (water) cycle.
10 points
Student provides a weak or unclear description of how deforestation disrupts the hydro (water) cycle.
0 points
Student provides a poor description of how deforestation disrupts the hydro (water) cycle.
/ 20
20 points
Student provides a clear, logical description of how deforestation is related to declining species diversity.
15 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of how deforestation is related to declining species diversity.
10 points
Student provides a weak or unclear description of how deforestation is related to declining species diversity.
0 points
Student provides a poor description of how deforestation is related to declining species diversity.
/ 20
10 points
Student provides a clear, logical explanation of how he/she feels about the three (3) effects of deforestation and what could be done about it.
8 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical explanation of how he/she feels about the three (3) effects of deforestation and what could be done about it.
5 points
Student provides a weak or unclear explanation of how he/she feels about the three (3) effects of deforestation and what could be done about it.
0 points
Student provides a poor explanation of how he/she feels about the three (3) effects of deforestation and what could be done about it.
/ 10
5 points
Student makes no errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
4 points
Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
2 points
Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
0 points
Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
/ 5
5 points
The assignment is written with excellent organization, thoughtful transitions, and the appropriate tone.
4 points
This writing assignment is adequately organized, but has some errors in the transitions or the tone.
2 points
This writing assignment is poorly organized, or it contains ineffective transitions and/or inappropriate tone.
0 points
This writing assignment displays little to no organization or transitions, and/or does not use the appropriate tone.
/ 5
5 points
The margins, font, spacing, headings, and cover page are all formatted properly.
4 points
There are 1-2 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.
2 points
There are 3-4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.
0 points
There are more than 4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.
/ 5
5 points
All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, and the references and in-text citations are all properly formatted. Each reference has an in-text citation and in-text citation has a reference.
4 points
All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, but slight errors are present in the format of the in-text citations or references. Or there may be one in-text citation or reference missing.
2 points
Some sources used for quotes and facts are either not credible or there are significant errors in the in-text citations and/or references. Or there are multiple missing in-text citations or references.
0 points
The sources used for quotes and facts are not credible and/or not cited. The in-text citations and/or references are not present.
/ 5
Total
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