07 Jul Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need but not every man’s greed
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Consider the following quotation by Mahatma Ghandi: “Earth provides enough to satisfy every mans need, but not every mans greed.”
Discuss this quotation by referring to an environmental issue or case study of your choice. Be sure to include evidence showing that the environmental issue is the result of greed.
Criteria for Essay Paper
Following is the criteria that your Open Learning Faculty Member will use to evaluate your written assignments.
Substance (75%)
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The research paper provides evidence of critical thinking and analysis and synthesis of researched information throughout, and presents a logical and persuasive argument.
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Research sources are relevant, current, and credible, and they are clearly documented in the paper.
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The introduction articulates the direction the paper will take, a kind of high-level map for the reader, and presents a clear thesis statement.
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The body develops the thesis by providing examples, support, or illustration for each aspect (usually three major topics) of the main idea.
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The conclusion summarizes the main points and ties them to the thesis; it also presents an impact statement and/or suggests directions for future research.
Writing Style and Format (25%)
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Paragraphs are unified, developed, and coherent with transitions between ideas.
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Sentences are grammatically correct; words are chosen for accuracy and impact.
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The writing follows the conventions of spelling and mechanics (punctuation, etc.).
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The format follows the appropriate documentation style Council of Science Editors [CSE]) accurately and consistently.
