In the opening weeks of the class we have been discussing the role of what we have referred to as “-isms” to our understanding of, what is environmental health.
We especially discussed the connection between Capitalism/Colonialism/Human Impact/Environmental Health
For your first assignment, in 2-3 pgs, I want you to apply the above connection to the portions of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring that you have read for the course (chps 1-7). What -isms are present? How can we see human impact and its long-term effect? Is our definition of capitalism present? How do all of these factors connected influence Carson’s views on environmental health?
Reading link below: The paper only needs to connect to chapters 1-7 of the book and shouldn’t use any outside sources. Must connect to the above topics.
Rachel Carson,
Silent Spring (Links to an external site.)
You must also follow the format below
12 Times New Roman Font
2-3 complete pages
1” margins
No title or headers, or portion that includes your name, my name, course name, date, etc.
Citations must be done in Chicago Style with endnotes. No in text citation. End notes and
works cited page will not count towards page count. There is a rubric below.
Rubric
Papers Rubric
Papers Rubric
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
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| 25.0 pts
Exceptional
Writing shows high degree of attention to logic and reasoning of points. Unity clearly leads the reader to the conclusion and stirs thought regarding the topic
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20.0 pts
Above Average
Writing is coherent and logically organized with transitions used between ideas and paragraphs to create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is present.
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18.0 pts
Average
Writing is coherent and logically organized. Some points remain misplaced and stray from the topic. Transitions evident but not used throughout essay.
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15.0 pts
Below Average
Writing lacks logical organization. It shows some coherence but ideas lack unity. Serious errors.
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10.0 pts
No Marks
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25.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Content
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| 25.0 pts
Exceptional
Content indicates synthesis of ideas, in- depth analysis and evidences original thought and support for the topic.
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20.0 pts
Above Average
Content indicates original thinking and develops ideas with sufficient and firm evidence
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18.0 pts
Average
Content indicates thinking and reasoning applied with original thought on a few ideas
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15.0 pts
Below Average
Shows some connections and reasoning but most ideas are underdeveloped and unoriginal.
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10.0 pts
No Marks
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25.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Syntax
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| 25.0 pts
Exceptional
Essay is free of distracting spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors; absent of fragments, comma splices, and run-ons.
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20.0 pts
Above Average
Essay has few spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors allowing reader to follow ideas clearly. Very few fragments or run-ons.
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18.0 pts
Average
Most spelling, punctuation, and grammar correct allowing reader to progress though essay. Some errors remain.
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15.0 pts
Below Average
pelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors create distraction, making reading difficult; fragments, comma splices, run-ons evident. Errors are frequent.
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10.0 pts
No Marks
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25.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment of Ideas
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| 25.0 pts
Exceptional
Main points well developed with high quality and quantity support. Reveals high degree of critical thinking
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20.0 pts
Above Average
Main points well developed with quality supporting details and quantity. Critical thinking is weaved into points
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18.0 pts
Average
Main points are present with limited detail and development. Some critical thinking is present.
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15.0 pts
Below Average
Main points lack detailed development. Ideas are vague with little evidence of critical thinking
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10.0 pts
No Marks
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25.0 pts
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Total Points: 100.0
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