Any from the givin topic in paper details

Maximum total points: 100
TOPIC:
* Your choice selected from the syllabus-approved topics. T&E species must be approved by instructor. Any
additional topics not listed in the syllabus must be approved by the instructor.
* You must address multiple chapter-level learning outcomes (i.e., course-relevant material) with your chosen
topic.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PAPER:
*Two (2) or more relevant images for your topic. The images must not be superfluous. Include informative
captions.
*Format can be up to two pages (i.e., can be front and back of one page) in a poster, bi‐fold, or multi‐fold
format.
*Text must be interesting, factual, informative, convincing, and grammatically correct. This paper should
concentrate on the Application level (or higher).
*800+ words of descriptive text (only for a paper submission). (Word count excludes references, your name,
the title, etc.)
ALL PROJECTS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
*Two (2) peer-reviewed scientific citations (see JSTOR). Use in-text citations followed by a literature cited
section. The literature cited section does not count towards the word limit, and it may be on a separate page.
Syllabus approved topics:
1. The causes, consequences, and fallacies of global warming.
2. Ecological impacts of exotic species invasions
3. An endangered species, why it is endangered, and what we can do about it?
4. The causes and effects of human population growth
5. The causes and impacts of desertification
6. The future of worldwide water resources
7. Rangeland management in the US
8. The history, current status, and future of tropical rain forests
9. The status of neotropical migrant birds: U.S.-Mexico-South America
10. Environmental Pros and Cons associated with recycling in America
11. Environmental Pros and Cons associated with “green energy” in America
12. Other selected topics approved in advance by the instructor.
(pick one – must be approved by the instructor no later than 2/20/20)
EXAMPLE:
“Many goose populations in the northern hemi-sphere have shown rapid growth in recent years, particularly in
the 1980s and 1990s (Ankney 1996).”
Literature Cited:
ANKNEY,C. D. 1996. An embarrassment of riches: too many geese. Journal of Wildlife Management 60:217-223

Category Unacceptable Acceptable (~70%) Superior
Grammar (10
points)
Contains 2+
major and/or 4+
minor errors.
Written text is
not concise and
clear. (0)
Contains <4 minor
errors and no more
than 1 major error.
Written text is clear.
(7)
No major errors,
and no more than
1 minor error.
Written text is
concise and clear.
(10)
References cited
appropriately (15
points)
Does not contain
appropriate
citations. Does
not contain
properly cited
sources. (0)
Contains 2 peer-
reviewed citations.
Text is supported with
citations. (10.5)
Contains 3+ peer-
reviewed citations.
Text is properly
cited and well
supported with
appropriate
sources. (15)
Written text is
factual and
informative (40
points)
Text is inaccurate
or incomplete.
(0)
Topic is explained and
discussed. Text
covers topic
appropriately. (28)
Topic is thoroughly
explained and
discussed. (40)
Images/figures are
relevant and useful
(10 points)
Images are
missing or not
relevant. (0)
Contains 2 relevant
images to support the
paper. (7)
Contains 3+ images
or figures that
significantly
enhance and
support the overall
report. (10)
Appearance (10
points)
Paper format is
not clear and/or
professional (0)
Paper format is
professional, but is
unclear (7)
Paper format is
clear and
professional (10)
Content (15 points) Content does not
correctly
addresses
multiple chapter-
level learning
outcomes (0)
Content partially
addresses multiple
chapter-level learning
outcomes (10.5)
Content correctly
addresses multiple
chapter-level
learning outcomes
(15)
The PAPER must contain 800+ words (excluding the citations).
This report must be in your own words. Copying from another source is plagiarism. Any instance of cheating and/or
plagiarism will result in a grade of a “0” for this assignment and possibly an overall grade of “F” for the course. Quoted
text is allowed if cited properly, but it should be severely limited. Quoted text in access of 50 words (total – not as
individual quotes) will not count toward the overall minimum required word count.
Citations may be listed on a separate page or at the end of the text, but they must be referenced within the text as
appropriate. Papers citing Wikipedia or similar “wiki-style sources” will be docked 20 points per instance. Appropriate
(i.e., unbiased and accurate) sources that are not peer-reviewed are acceptable, but they do not count towards the
required peer-reviewed citations. All information sources must be cited. Text that includes information that is not
properly cited will be docked up to 25 points.
Late assignments will receive 20 points off per day that they are late. Papers on incorrect topics will receive a grade o