This paper explores the worst environmental disaster: Overview of Project: This semester you are required to write a paper on what you think was the worst environmental disaster caused by humans.

Worst Environmental Disaster

Worst Environmental Disaster: Overview of Project: This semester you are required to write a paper on what you think was the worst environmental disaster caused by humans. The objective of having you write this paper is to promote your development of in‐ depth knowledge in a particular area. Project Guidelines  The paper must be 8 – 10 typed, double‐spaced pages (with a maximum of one‐inch margins all around). The final paper will need to be uploaded to the designated assignment drop‐box on our LIVE site by the due date as a MS‐Word document. o The page requirement does not include the bibliography page or the cover sheet.

Worst Environmental Disaster

Use headings to demarcate sections of your paper  Include figures and tables when appropriate (be sure to cite the source of the info)  You must have a minimum of 5 different references in your bibliography o A minimum of 2 references should be from peer‐reviewed sources o Please limit the use of internet sources to legitimate websites  Wikipedia may not be used as a primary reference Suggested paper format: I. Introduction a. Statement of the problem. Why is your topic an environmental disaster? b. Roadmap: how will the paper organized?

Worst Environmental Disaster

II. Background / basis of  a. What is the history of the problem, when did it start? b. What event(s) caused your topic to become an environmental disaster? III. Current status of the issue a. What are the current ramifications of the disaster? b. How is the disaster being addressed? IV. Next steps – what lessons can be learned for the future? a. What should be done? b. What is being done? c. Who is providing solutions to the problem? V. Conclusion a. “Rearview mirror,” – summarize your findings b. Discuss the future implications

Worst Environmental Disaster

VI. References Cited EES 105 INA 2 of 2 Notes:  Your paper is not an opinion piece – do not discuss what should have been. Stick to analyzing what happened and why. Discuss why you think it is an important issue and what can we learn from the eventsleading up to the disaster as well as how it was handled.  Use references appropriately to indicate the source of your information and ideas. Be very aware of any possible plagiarism of printed material.

Worst Environmental Disaster

The Wilkes University policy on plagiarism as noted in the course syllabus and in the student handbook will be strictly adhered to.  Be sure to proofread your paper. You will be penalized if your paper is not grammatically correct. Also take advantage of the resources at the Writing Center and at the Farley Library. https://youtu.be/PcLrH2eIOWI

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