Identify and describe 3 main roadblocks to control greenhouse gas emissions in order to reach an international agreement.
STUDY HIGHLIGHTS:
Climate change is controversial
The measures can be taken to mitigate and adapt o climate change at local, national and international levels
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTION:
Review CHAPTER 18.5 – Responding to Climate Change (Environmental Science, Wright 13e, pg.457-463), and write a study journal to respond all following questions/subjects:
Trace the history of the international conferences and their outcomes shown in Table 18-5, pg. 461, what are 3 main goals of these international efforts? Specify the important efforts and outcomes in order to reach these goals at international levels.
Identify and describe 3 main roadblocks to control greenhouse gas emissions in order to reach an international agreement. Based on what you have learned from this class, you are required to develop a individualized strategy planning to deal with these roadblocks, and explain how to operate your strategy at global level in next 20 years (your 20-year operational plan) if you have UNLIMITED resource (yea – have fun with your plan!).
NOTES:
This is a REFLECTION JOURNAL, which means you write a short paper to demonstrate your learning outcomes from ASSIGNED material. The journal shall FULLY cover the subjects as requested, and be typed and well-organized essay format (maximum 1,000 words).
The REQUIRED textbook is required and primary study source. The page numbers need to be included (e.g., biodiversity, pg.8) to show where you learn the key points such as definitions, facts, data, research findings when needed. The reference(s) and in-text citation (APA or MLA format) need to be correctly written and presented if use supplementary materials other than textbook(s).
The rubric shows how this assignment will be graded.
Grading Rubric
Reflection Journal – CH18 Global Climate Change (Wright 13e)
Reflection Journal – CH18 Global Climate Change (Wright 13e)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAccuracy – the way to describe 3 goals
5 pts
Consistently makes statements that are accurate and well-supported with evidence
4 pts
Usually but not always makes statements that are accurate and well- supported with evidence
2 pts
Makes several inaccurate statements and/or supports few statements with evidence
1 pts
Consistently makes inaccurate statements and/or fails to provide supporting evidence for claims
0 pts
Does not cover the contents as requested.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity – the ways to explain the efforts to reach the goals
5 pts
Consistently provides examples, illustrates points, defines terms, and/or expresses ideas in other ways
4 pts
Usually but not always provides examples, illustrates points, defines terms, and/or expresses ideas in other ways
2 pts
Only occasionally provides examples, illustrates points, defines terms, and/or expresses ideas in other ways
1 pts
Consistently fails to provide examples, to illustrate points, to define terms, and/or to express ideas in other ways
0 pts
Does not cover the contents as requested.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDepth – the way to analyze the challenges to reach the goals
5 pts
Thoroughly addresses salient questions that arise from statements being made; avoids over-simplifying when making connections; considers the full complexity of the issue
4 pts
Addresses some but not all of the salient questions that arise from statements being made; rarely over-simplifies when making connections; considers some but not all of the full complexity of the issue
2 pts
Addresses few of the salient questions that arise from statements being made; often over-simplifies when making connections; considers little of the complexity of the issu
1 pts
Fails to address salient questions that arise from statements being made; consistently over‐simplifies when making connections; fails to consider any of the complexities of the issue
0 pts
Does not cover the contents as requested.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSignificance – the way to identify your operational plan to reach the goals
5 pts
Draws important conclusions and/or sets meaningful goals that substantially address the most significant issue(s) raised by the studies.
4 pts
Draws conclusions and/or sets goals that usually address fairly significant issue(s) raised by the studies.
2 pts
Draws conclusions and/or sets goals that only minimally address the significant issue(s) raised by the studies.
1 pts
Draws conclusions and/or sets goals that don’t address the most significant issue(s) raised by the studies.
0 pts
Does not cover the contents as requested.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration – the ways to explain your action plans to reach the goals.
5 pts
Provides thorough and very clear connection(s) between learning elements.
4 pts
Provides reasonably clear, adequate connection between learning elements.
2 pts
Provides minimal and/or unclear connection between learning elements.
1 pts
Provides no clear connection between learning elements.
0 pts
No Marks
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat (organization, source, citation, etc.)
5 pts
Demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of a ide range of conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices.
4 pts
Demonstrates consistent uses of important conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s), including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices.
2 pts
Flows expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation.
1 pts
Attempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation.
0 pts
Does not cover the contents as requested.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubmission – late submission without my approval will NOT be graded; the extension due will be assigned after my approval.
0 pts
0 No point deduct with pre-approval (request before due time)
0 pts
00- at least 7 points deduction for late submission with approval (request within 7 days past due)
0 pts
000- at least 10 points deduction for late submission (special request and submitted as requested)
0 pts
000- late submission WITHOUT approval or approval request made after 7 days past due will NOT be graded.
0 pts
No Marks
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