Research an environmental issue (such as the Kyoto Treaty, smog, or another topic discussed with your instructor) and write a fe
ature article about the issue. The article should be between 375 and 450 words long.
It should describe the problem.
It should explain what's currently being done (if anything) to solve the problem.
It should contain current and relevant statistics and quotations.
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Excellent
(41 – 50 points) Good
(31 – 40 points) Fair
(21 – 30 points) Needs work
(20 and fewer points)
Angle and purpose 15 points maximum: The purpose of the article is clear. The reader is left with a solid understanding of the topic. 12 points maximum: The purpose of the article is mostly clear. The reader is left with a pretty clear understanding of the topic. 9 points maximum: The purpose of the article is not quite clear. The reader doesn't get a solid understanding of the topic. 6 points maximum: The article does not establish a clear purpose.
Research and sources 15 points maximum: At least five sources are used and cited throughout. 12 points maximum: Three to five sources are used and cited. 9 points maximum: Only one or two sources are used and may not be cited accurately. 6 points maximum: It appears that no sources were consulted.
Interest 10 points maximum: The article contains facts, figures, and word choices that make it exceptionally interesting to readers. 8 points maximum: The article contains facts, figures, and word choices that make it fairly interesting to readers. 6 points maximum: The article contains some facts or figures but is only marginally interesting to read. 4 points maximum: The article does not contain facts, figures, or word choices that make it interesting to read.
Writing mechanics 10 points maximum: There are no spelling or grammar errors. 8 points maximum: There are very few spelling or grammar errors. 6 points maximum: There are various spelling and grammar errors throughout. 4 points maximum: There are a lot of spelling or grammar errors.
The third-person effect is a prediction that occurs when a person thinks that the social media has a greater effect in influencing other people rather than himself. As the exercise details, this effect suggests that people underestimate the effect a persuasive message will have on them personally, while overestimating the effect it will have on others.
The reason that you need a helper when backing a loaded
truck is because the mirrors of the truck doesn’t let you see directly behind
its trailer as it is big enough that it hides the back view, preventing you to
see it.
