Category: Environmental studies

Introduction to Ecology Activity
Investigative Phenomenon: How does a food web display the eating patterns of various species?
What you will need for this activity:
For this activity, you will create a food web of species from an Everglades ecosystem. To make a food web, you can insert images, arrows, and text boxes using the tools in the worksheet provided below. Or if you would like to get more creative, you can use a drawing, presentation, or web-based program to create your food web.
How to complete this activity:
Download and follow the instructions in the 01.03 Introduction to Ecology Worksheet.
Be sure your completed submission includes:
Everglades food web
answers to the reflection questions in the worksheet

Write a robust critical thinking essay on the topic. You are limited to 3 pages, single-spaced lines, 12pt font, and 1” margins. You are not allowed to use graphics, tables, or bullets. You do not need to use this specific file/document for your essay. Your submission should have your full name and date listed inside the document file (e.g. header/footer), and also as part of the file name of the file.
Topic: Why is Environmental Sustainability important? Discuss the pro/cons of Environmental Sustainability. Site examples of sustainable practices/concepts in your discussion for both sides of the argument.

Food inc
Watch the documentary and write a one page must be one full page APA format
https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/10521562

You are to present a local environmental issue or problem, solutions to the problem, the costs/benefits associated with the solutions to the problem, and a determination of the best solution, based on your analysis of the costs and benefits. Be sure to not make your topic too broad. It should cover a specific town or area, not the entire world or a country, but does not have to be the particular town or area you live – it can be anywhere in the world. Please stay away from global warming issues. This is an extremely difficult area to narrow down locally and present reasonable solutions. It is simply much too broad for this type of presentation.
As an example, runoff from a coalmine may be contaminating the groundwater of a nearby town. A solution to abating the contaminated groundwater could be to shut down the coalmine, but at the cost of everyone losing their jobs. A benefit to this solution could be clean drinking water for the community.
There are a host of other costs and benefits associated with the solution to the above example. There are also many alternatives for solutions, none of which would make everyone happy. It is your job to find these costs and benefits for whatever solutions you choose. Then, analyze each solution’s costs and benefits to determine which is the best solution. Remember when considering costs and benefits, they go far beyond dollar values (e.g. loss or gain of jobs, land use, recreation, convenience, public health, habitat loss or gain, pollution, etc.).
Include a slide with the title of your presentation, then an introduction slide describing the environmental problem. The main body of the presentation should describe the solutions and the costs/benefits to the proposed solution and give recommendations based on your cost/benefit analysis. Be sure to use APA style citations and include a reference slide.
Outline Template:
I. Title and name
A. Introduction
1. State environmental problem and give background
a. Background details
b. Background details
c. Continue as needed . . .
2. Environmental problem
a. Environmental problem details
b. Environmental problem details
c. Continue as needed . . .
B. Solutions to problem
1. Solution 1
a. Explain
b. Explain
c. Continue as needed . . .
2. Solution 2
a. Explain
b. Explain
c. Continue as needed . . .
C. Costs & Benefits
1. Costs of Solution 1
a. State and explain
b. State and explain
c. State and explain
d. State and explain
e. More if needed . . .
2. Benefits of Solution 1
a. State and explain
b. State and explain
c. State and explain
d. State and explain
e. More if needed . . .
3. Costs of Solution 2
a. State and explain
b. State and explain
c. State and explain
d. State and explain
e. More if needed . . .
4. Benefits of Solution 2
a. State and explain
b. State and explain
c. State and explain
d. State and explain
e. More if needed . . .
D. Recommendations
1. State better solution (can be a combination of the solutions)
2. Explain using costs/benefits gathered
3. Explain using costs/benefits gathered
4. Explain using costs/benefits gathered
5. More if needed . . .
E. References (at least 5)
1. APA format
2. APA format
3. APA format
4. APA format
5. APA format
6. More if needed . . .

I am applying for graduate school at Arizona State University. I need to write a short personal statement.
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Write a short essay (1 page or less, single-spaced) that addresses the following question:
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Why are you interested in enrolling in the MS Regulatory Science program? What would you like to accomplish with an MS Regulatory Science degree?

Solutions to the Issue of Plastic Pollution
What do you see as a viable solution for the issue of plastic pollution?
What are the pros and cons of the solution you chose?
NY City Plastic Pollution Article http://ecowatch.com/2016/02/10/plastic-in-water-nyc/
Video Catalyst Plastic Pollution http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/3583576.htm
NOAA Poster “What we know about the Garbage Patches http://media.nationalgeographic.org/assets/file/gpposter.pdf
TED Talk: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwOoN7VisEQ&feature=youtu.be

Please edit and suggest ways to downsize all the way down to 4,000 words maximum (excluding abstract, exhibits and references).

Topic: Earthquake & Volcano world
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1. Provide a thorough review of your topic, including statistical data, location, distance, composition, and biologicals, and provide pictures and any current information if applicable. 
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2. You will also find one peer-reviewed journal article pertaining to your selected topic.
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3. In the “Getting Started” module use the Libguide created specifically for this course, click on the small blue box “Journals” it will provide you with a wealth of peer-reviewed journal articles that you may use for this assignment. 
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4. Be sure to provide a URL for your journal article. 
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5. Presentation Requirements:
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* Title Page (1 slide)
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* Introduction (1- 2 slides)
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* Body of Information (4 – 8 slides, not including pictures)
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* Data (1 – 2 slides, including charts)
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* Analysis (1 – 2 slides, including charts)
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* Conclusions (1 – 2 slides)
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* References (as many as needed) APA style
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Instructions
Overview: Begin each assignment by going through the material in the Lessons. Review all feedback or templates that has been provided to you by the instructor. Ensure you do not make any repeat errors in your papers. Points will be heavily deducted, or your paper may be returned for resubmission if you do not show an effort to improve your work.
Reading: Please visit eReserve to read the assignment material for the week.
Assignment: Provide an approximate 1500-word document analyzing important concepts in the readings. Ensure you apply the discussion points and assume you are writing for an uninformed reader that knows nothing about the topic and has not read what you read. Provide an introduction that gives the background of the resource that you are reviewing, so the reader will understand what they’re reading and why.
Analyze, discuss, and apply the following:
the relationship between the local response, the state response, and the federal response to a disaster to include the presidential disaster declaration system and the Stafford Act
FEMA’s Individual Assistance and Public Assistance for programs for recovery
Community Capacity Building for recovery
the purpose of disaster communication and it’s assumptions
the elements of an effective disaster communication program
DO NOT list out the topics or questions and answer them. They are not meant to be all-inclusive, and your reader will not understand the context. Rather, give an overview of the author’s entire body of work, using the topics as guidelines. Ensure that you meet or exceed the 1500-word target, and that your paper meets APA presentation requirements.

General tips:
-You are responsible for researching and writing on a subject (of your choice, anything that has to do with an environmental issue will work) using source material in combination with your own words.
-This is a thesis-driven essay, not a dump of outside information. Do not just list quote after quote after quote. Summarize and paraphrase (and cite!) your sources as best you can. Be very selective with direct quotes.
-Third person voice is required for this formal, academic essay. No first or second person allowed.
-You should use quotes (sparingly), paraphrases, and summaries from your sources. Remember, you must choose your source information wisely and be able to follow up with your own thoughts (what does the quote mean) in your writing.
-Be careful to properly credit and cite all IDEAS, WORDS, and FACTS that come from outside sources. Accidental plagiarism is a frequent problem that students have with this assignment. If you ask yourself, “do I need a citation here?” then yes, put an in-text citation in. You will not be penalized for over-citation.
-The more narrow your topic choice, the better! Don’t bite off more than you can chew!
The Essay:
-The finished submitted draft should be 4 full pages, minimum.
-No essay should exceed 7 pages.
-Correct APA format is required.
-No cover page is required.
-In-text citations and a Works Cited page are both required for your paper to earn a passing grade.
Source Requirements for the Essay:
-Four ACADEMIC sources required, minimum.
-Your sources must include at least 1 article from an academic journal. The other 3 sources are your choice – as long as they’re academically sound. This could include newspapers, magazines, reputable online news sources, reputable documentaries, etc.
-You may have more than 4 sources if you so choose.
-You can use your textbook as a source but it DOES NOT count toward the 4 required acadmic sources.
-Works Cited page is in addition to the 5 page requirement.