SCI210: Week 4 Assignment 1 Page 1
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Making A Difference: Biome in Danger – Essay
This assignment supports the following objective(s):
• Relate challenges in sustainability and the preservation of life and ecological systems to current and contemporary issues, as well as to historical challenges.
• Identify the components of an ecosystem and determine the economic services supported by an ecosystem.
Assignment overview
For this assignment, discuss ecosystem failure and propose actions to prevent any further degradation of an ecosystem.
Deliverables
• A 500 – 750 word essay in MSWord (download the Essay Form in Step 1 below).
o Include the proper file naming convention: SCI210_wk4_assn1_jsmith_mmddyyyy
Assignment details:
Step 1: Downloand the Essay Form document to begin composing your essay.
Step 2: Using the outline/rough draft you developed in Week 3, compose your essay on your chosen biome in danger. Be convincing in your statements and use proper spelling and grammar. Provide no less than two sources for this essay and cite and reference them using the proper APA format.
Rubric: See assignment rubric for grading details.
Grading:
Checklist
Before you turn in your assignment, did you address the following and use the assignment rubric to check your work?
Points
Mechanics (spelling and punctuation) and grammar are error-free
10
Did you meet the listed objectives above?
•Identify the components of an ecosystem and determine the economic services supported by an ecosystem.
•Relate challenges in sustainability and the preservation of life and ecological systems to current and contemporary issues, as well as to historical challenges.
Description of the components of the biome in danger
30
Identification of changes occurring to decrease the biome’s ability to sustain itself
30
Identification of forces causing the degradation of this ecosystem
30
Identification of possible actions that can be taken to improve this ecosystem
30
Use of at least two references with proper APA notation
10
Total Points
140
