Final/Term Project
ENSCI 108 – Environmental Conservation
Problem Statement and Evaluation Criteria
Submission will be a written report and PPT only.
NO POSTER BOARDS FOR ONLINE
Hassenzahl, D. (2011).Visualizing Environmental Science, (5th Edition). Wiley.
Assignment:
Select and thoroughly research one important environmental problem or issue
associated with either energy or pollution. Parenthesis indicates minimum pages or
slide see rubric for more info.
Write a research paper and PPT that covers:
1. Defines the problem (1/2 -1pg Introduction with a thesis statement)(1 slide)
2. Discusses the cause, source, and scope of the problem (1pg) (2 slides)
3. Presents a case study (example of the problem, copy cut paste cite 4-6 pages)
(1 slide)
4. Identifies the key issues and dilemmas associated with the problem (1pg) (2
slides)
5. Analyzes possible solutions to alleviate the problem(1pg) (2 slides)
6. Conclusions and consequences for continuing present course of action(1pg) (2
slides)
7. Recommends a future course of action for local communities. (1pg) (2 slides
The research paper must include graphics that will better illustrate the dimensions of
the problem. Extra credit will be given for students who construct a working model
that demonstrates a portion of the research.
Students will be expected to submit a PPT/slideshow and written report of their
research during the second to last week of class.
Problem: Example
Two important issues will continue to significantly impact life on Earth during your
lifetime: energy and pollution. Chapters 17, and 18 in your textbook define and
explain alternative energy sources and analyze our energy consumption. Chapters 7,
8, 10, 11, 12 and 16 discuss various types of pollution and their sources. It is
unrealistic to believe that students may become expert in all the different aspects of
these two environmental issues during this course. However, individual research
focusing on one specific environmental problem or concern may provide a
framework for understanding similar or related problems in the future.
ENSCI 108 Environmental Conservation
Final Project
Criteria for Evaluation: (students must submit PPT for full credit)
Written Report-To also be demonstrated in PPT 170 points
* MLA * 7-12 pages – see example below
Choice of subject(why, what interested you) 20 pts
Thesis statement(a concise statement about topic) 10 pts
Definition of the problem 40 pts
Causes, sources, and scope
Discussion of the impact on ecosystem
Case study – inserted summary/abstract 30 pts
Key issues and dilemmas 20 pts
Analysis of possible solutions 25 pts
Conclusions/consequences 10 pts
Recommendations 10 pts
Citations 5 pts
Correct format
Writing 20 pts
Quality
Typed
Grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Accurate and concise language
Economy of words
Graphics/Model 10 pts
Clear, focused graphics
Functional and representative model
PowerPoint should be 10-18 slides, summary of term paper
*no poster board will be submitted*
Automatic deduction
PowerPoint digital not submitted – 45 pts
6 pages or less in report – 45 pts
No work cited page – 45 pts
Not MLA – 45 pts
Total Points /200 points
Due Date: December 3, 2022 Section 0610 Hybrid
December 3, 2022 Section 0614 Hybrid
December 3, 2022 Section 0617 Hybrid
December 3, 2022 Section 0619 Hybrid
MLA ~ EXAMPLE
[insert your last name here] 1
[Your Name]
Mr. Gravatt
Environmental Science 108-[####]
[Date]
[Title]: [Subtitle]
[COPY, CUT, PASTE this into a new document please adjust margins. It should be 1” top,
bottom, right, and left. In the following paragraphs you should discuss the following areas and
include as much detail as possible; why you chose this topic, Thesis, define the problem, causes,
scope, sources, impact on ecosystems, key issues, possible solutions, conclusions, consequences,
recommendations. Be sure to have a work cited page. Replace all of the following text with your
paper after you have read the information in each. Pictures, tables, and graphs can be included on
the page before work cited. Should be 7-12 pages long with case study attached, it may be longer
depending on case study. Insert and number more pages as needed. Times New Roman 12]
[Research papers that use MLA format do not include a cover page unless requested by your
instructor. Instead, start with the information shown at the top of this page. Do not bold the title or
use all capital letters. Capitalize the first and last words of the title, and all principal words. If your
paper includes a subtitle, separate it from the title by a colon and space, as shown. For more specific
guidance on capitalization, see the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th Edition
(MLA 7
th Edition).]
[All text—including titles, quotations, notes, and list of works cited—uses double line
spacing. Body text and note text use a half-inch first-line indent. The list of works cited uses a halfinch hanging indent. Table titles and source text use a quarter-inch indent. Access all of these text
formats on the Home tab, in the Styles gallery.]
[MLA format discourages extensive use of content notes. But, when you need to add notes,
you can use either endnotes or footnotes. MLA 7th Edition indicates that you should use a
[last name] 2
superscript, Arabic numeral at an appropriate place in the text for the note reference. To
begin the note text, use the same numeral, not superscript, and followed by a period.]
[If you use endnotes, they should be on a separate page, at the end of your text and
preceding the list of works cited. If you use footnotes, consult your professor for preferred format.]
[For quotations of more than four lines, indent the quote one inch from the left
margin and do not use quotation marks. To apply this formatting, on the Home tab,
in the Styles gallery, click Quote. For shorter quotations, you can put them in
quotation marks, and incorporate them directly into text.]
[last name] 3
Table 1
[Your tables, figures will each have separate pages. Pictures can be contained within the document
as necessary]
[This Table Title Uses a Style Named “Table Title”, Available on the Home Tab, in the Styles
Gallery]
Column Heading Column Heading Column Heading Column Heading
Row Heading Table data Table data Table data
Row Heading Table data Table data Table data
Row Heading Table data Table data Table data
Source: [This source text uses a style named “Table Source”, available on the Home tab, in the
Styles gallery.]
[This note text uses a style named “Table Note”, available on the Home tab, in the Styles
gallery. Table notes use a lowercase letter instead of Arabic numerals to differentiate them from the
notes to body content.]
[last name] 4
Fig. 1. [This figure caption uses the No Indent style, available on the Home tab, in the Styles
gallery. Label figures with the abbreviated “Fig.” and a figure number.]
[The sample Works Cited list that follows was created using the Bibliography feature
available on the References tab. This feature offers the option to specify MLA style, so that your
references are automatically formatted correctly. You can also use this feature to add in-text
citations, such as the one shown at the end of this paragraph. To add page numbers to a citation after
you insert it, right-click the citation and then click Edit Citation. Note also that MLA rules for
citations and references are extensive. So it’s a good idea to refer to MLA 7th Edition for further
information.] (AuthorLastName Pages)
[To use this template when creating the outline for your paper, on the Home tab, in the
Styles gallery, click No Indent. Then, on the same tab, in the Paragraph group, click the Multilevel
List icon and then click the MLA Outline style that appears under List Styles. The first six levels of
this list style correspond to the outline levels defined in MLA 7th Edition.]
For additional guidance on formatting your research paper, consult MLA 7th Edition as well
as your instructor.
[last name] 5
Works Cited
AuthorLastName, FirstName. Title of the Book Being Referenced. City Name: Name of Publisher,
Year. Type of Medium (e.g. Print).
LastName, First, Middle. “Article Title.” Journal Title (Year): Pages From – To. Print.
