Guidelines for Articles

• A large part of learning about environmental studies is developing an awareness of the issues. To help you achieve better awareness, we will read about and discuss current events in environmental issues every second Friday in class.
• Find and read one article of significance to some aspect of the environment. The article can be taken from a magazine, newspaper, or the world wide web. Attach the article.
• The article must be less than one year old.
• Write a summary of the article
• State the environmental impact of what is happening in the story.
• Give your oppinion or reaction to the story.
• Although there is no specific length required, I'm looking for evidence that you put some thought into the assignment.
• The assignment must be typed. If not, it will not be accepted. A title page is not necessary. In fact, this is Environmental Studies so it would be better to reduce your use of resources by not using that extra piece of paper. piece of paper.
• Part of your mark on these assignments will be based on your participation by asking questions during discussion.
• Your grade will be determined as follows:
  • A mark out of 5 for the article itself.
  • A mark for each good question asked during other presentations up to a maximum of 5
  • A mark out of 5 for your presentation (if you are chosen)
  • The total of these will be converted to a mark out of 10
• We will do as many presentations as time allows so you should come to class prepared to present your article. If they are not chosen, you might be next time.
• Remember that if you choose to use an article from an online source, be careful of what websites you choose to find your article. It must be a reputable website and not “Little’s Emily’s Environmental Essay” that she wrote for her grade 5 science fair.