ENV100H1 F LECO101 20259: Introduction to Environmental Science Course

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ENV100H1 F LECO101 20259: Introduction to Environmental Science Course

TWO MINI WRITING ASSIGNMENTS (12% [2 x 6 marks] - various due dates)

The goals of these mini assignments are to help you to practice engaging the readings/viewings deeply (conveying & analyzing their main points and honing your analysis skills) in a non-stressful way while acquainting you with some other contemporary environmental thinkers independent of course readings/viewings. While 6 points will be assigned for each submission, the marking will not be stringent, allowing you to engage, convey and analyze with less pressure, a sort of scaffolding of skills. The lowest of the two marks will be dropped – if and only if both mini assignments are done.  

Second mini writing assignment

Engage deeply the article reading by David Orr, “The Trial,” Conservation Biology, 20, No. 6 (2006): 1570-1573. DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-1739.2006.00597.x

Convey to the reader one of the ideas or concepts the author wants to get across in his article, along with some pertinent points he uses to support his claim. Then explain why you found it either interesting, disturbing or significant in some way in regard to environmental studies (analysis) [200 to 250 words maximum].

NOTE: as the two mini assignments are designed to build your confidence in writing (conveying/analyzing), we focused more on conveying in the first assignment but this time we will focus more on analyzing. Your TA will explain further.

Upload your document using Word or PDF on Quercus via Turnitin by the due date.

Marks will be based primarily on 2 marks for full completion of the assignment, as per instructions, with the remaining 4 marks for evidence of effort to engage the subject in question according to requirements as discussed in tutorials (and found on documents How to Engage the Readings).

Extensions or make-up assignments should not be necessary; if for health reasons, unanticipated and unavoidable familial incident beyond your control, or bereavement notify the TA within 48 hours and follow directions in section below DOCUMENTATION FOR ABSENCES AND SUPPORTING EXTENSIONS.