ONE PAGE IS THE OUTLINE, TWO PAGES ANSWERING THE WRITING ASSIGNMENT. GRADING RUBIC POSTED AS WELL.

Search the internet to locate 3 reliable information sources that you may use for this assignment.

Write 1-2 sentences for each information source explaining why you believe these sources are reliable.

Write references to the 3 information sources in APA format

Create an OUTLINE  for the writing assignment. The outline should be in a bullet list format and include the major topics that you plan to include in your assignment, with some supportive detail for each topic. It should not be a draft with full sentences and paragraphs.

THE WRITING ASSIGNMENT
Human-caused global climate change is the biggest environmental challenge we are faced with today. Your aunt is a climate skeptic and you have decided to use your understanding of science to explain to her why the earths climate is changing, describe the major biological effects of climate change, and discuss how technology can be a solution to this problem. You should start with a brief description of the greenhouse effect and how carbon dioxide is a natural part of the carbon cycle. Then explain how our use of fossil fuels is disrupting the carbon cycle and enhancing the greenhouse effect. You may want to look ahead to the Week 7 readings for this information. What are the major ecological effects associated with climate change? What are the human health concerns associated with climate change? Describe at least one example of each. And finally, what can we do to reduce our impact on the climate through technological innovation? Include a description of a minimum of two technological solutions.

Grading

Three reliable and relevant information sources are provided, with a 1-2 sentence explanation for each source.

28-30 points 

All information sources are in correct APA format.
20 points

A well-organized outline that addresses all the questions with good supportive detail. 
45-50 points