In the CSU Online Library

Unit I Article Critique

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In the CSU Online Library, locate an article covering current environmental challenges or ecosystem sustainability. Critique the article, and evaluate the impact of environmental change on ecosystems. Be sure to include the impact of human activity on biodiversity and the natural environment. The Academic OneFile database in the CSU Online Library is a great place to begin your search on the topic.

After reading the article and briefly summarizing the purpose for the article, answer the following questions.

• What is the author’s main point?
• Who is the author’s intended audience?
• Do the author’s arguments support the main point?
• What evidence supports the main point?
• What is your opinion of the article? Do you agree with the author’s findings?
• What evidence, either from the textbook or additional sources, supports your opinion?

Your response must be at least 400 words in length. All sources used, including the article, must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text citations and references in APA format.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit II Article Critique

Conduct a search using the CSU Online Library and locate an article that focuses on the impact of fossil fuels on the environment. The article may focus on a specific impact such as coal mining, or it could cover a broad range of pollution from oil and gas. Critique the article, and describe any mitigation, control strategies, or technologies that are being utilized to minimize environmental impact. The Academic OneFile database in the CSU Online Library is a great place to begin your search on the topic.

Your response must be at least 400 words in length. All sources used, including the article, must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text citations and references in APA format.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit III Article Critique

Conduct a search using the CSU Online Library and locate an article that focuses on the impact of the human population on biodiversity. A possible topic could include encroaching human populations causing extinction of a species. Critique the article, and evaluate the impact of human activity on biodiversity and on the natural environment. Is the damage described in the article reversible? Are there any mitigation strategies? The Academic OneFile database in the CSU Online Library is a great place to begin your search on the topic.

Your response must be at least 400 words in length. All sources used, including the article, must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text citations and references in APA format.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit V Article Critique

Conduct a search using the CSU Online Library and locate an article that focuses on reducing emissions from automobiles. This may include the use of hybrid or electric vehicles. In your critique of the article, be sure to discuss how this new technology will mitigate pollution from vehicles and minimize the environmental impact of automobiles. For example, what are the energy savings of an electric or hybrid vehicle over a traditional gas vehicle over the lifetime of the vehicle? The Academic OneFile database in the CSU Online Library is a great place to begin your search on the topic.

Your response must be at least 400 words in length. All sources used, including the article, must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text citations and references in APA format.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit VI Article Critique

Conduct a search using the CSU Online Library and locate an article that focuses on a specific sustainability program. The type of sustainability program you choose is up to you (e.g. creating green buildings or homes, using biodiesel, or using solar panels), but it must list the environmental advantages of the program. Critique the article, and describe how the program will minimize environmental impact through control strategies that eliminate or reduce fossil fuels. The Academic OneFile database in the CSU Online Library is a great place to begin your search on the topic.

Your response must be at least 800 words in length. All sources used, including the article, must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text citations and references in APA format.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit VII Article Critique

The unit lesson and required readings in this unit list several laws, treaties, or regulations covering environmental policy. Choose one of these, and research the CSU Online Library to find an article covering the specific legislation. Critique the article, and discuss the effects of this legislation. Evaluate the regulatory framework in relation to environmental issues. Has the program been effective? What are the benefits and drawbacks? The Academic OneFile database in the CSU Online Library is a great place to begin your search on the topic.

Your response must be at least 800 words in length. All sources used, including the article, must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text citations and references in APA format.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Unit VIII Article Critique

The unit lesson and required reading in this unit cover many topics concerning the future of alternative energy in the United States. Choose one of these, and research an article in the CSU Online Library that covers the topic. Critique the article, and discuss the alternative sources of energy in the United States. Specifically, examine how future use of alternative energy will impact use of fossil fuels. The Academic OneFile database in the CSU Online Library is a great place to begin your search on the topic.

Your response must be at least 400 words in length. All sources used, including the article, must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text citations and references in APA format.

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.