Introduction:
Introduce yourself and identify your class and section
Outline the issue-
what is the topic,
why you selected it, and
the importance and relevance of the topic to the environment and the local region.
Body:
What are the causative agents?
What are short-term impacts (human and environmental)?
What are long-term impacts (human and environmental)?
How can we reduce or eliminate this issue?
If we can reduce or eliminate this issue, why hasn’t it already been done?
How can we mitigate the impacts until we eliminate the cause?
Local connection- emphasize the local connection all the way through if one exists (and it does)
Note that many topics are contentious and have both pro and con aspects. You should present both sides to be as fair as possible.
Roles of Individuals:
What can individuals realistically do to help with this issue?
Conclusion:
Summarize why your issue IS an issue,
Why we should care and
Why we should work to change it.
I also need 3 academic sources.
Citations: YES. You will cite at least three academic sources (peer reviewed scientific journals) relevant to your work IN your presentation and will submit a Works Cited document (MS Word document, APA format) when you submit your video. Your works cited will include the peer reviewed scientific journals and any other sources, including sources for images you may use.
Quotations: Avoid using quotations. You can reference materials from others in your presentation but do NOT quote them or plagiarize their work. Materials lifted directly from the work of others without giving due credit in your presentation is plagiarism and will result in a loss of credit for the assignment and an academic dishonesty referral to the Dean of Students.