Global Warming

Introduction

Global warming is one of the most concerning issues in the world. The causes of this climate change have impacted on not only human living environment but also animal habitats. Ice melting, the upward trend of sea level, and the increasing precipitation are the tangible evidences of global warming. Therefore, a great number of solutions have been made to tackle this issue. In particular, learning about climate change is a way to have a clear view on this catastrophe of the nature.

Picture of a polar bear on melting ice

Task

To have more viewpoints on global warming, you have to explore your knowledge about this topic by searching information on the given websites. You should know what causes the change of the climate, its influence on the earth, and the approaches to prevent it. Write an essay to report what you have learned about the topic by following the layout below:

Introduction (50 words):

what global warming is, how serious it is, where it happens, what might be the causes, interrogative question of whether anything can be done about it

Body (150 words):

Paragraph 1: Causes of global warming

Paragraph 2: Effects of global warming

Paragraph 3: Possible solutions of global warming

Conclusion (40 words):

Summarise key points; Personal message to conclude

Process

To help you easier explore the information, here are some suggested links that you could use to broaden your ideas.

Divide the page into 3 parts, namely Effects of Global warming, Causes of Global warming, Solutions of Global warming.

Effects of Global warming

Causes of Global warming

Solutions of Global warming

Evaluation

Your essay will be graded based on this rubric. Consequently, use this rubric as a guide when writing your essay and check it again before you submit your essay.

Traits

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Focus & Details

There is one clear, well- focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.

There is one clear, well- focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information.

There is one topic. Main ideas are somewhat clear.

The topic and main ideas are not clear.

Organization

The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong.

The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included.

The introduction states the main topic. A conclusion is included.

There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.

Voice

The author’s purpose of writing is very clear, and there is strong evidence of attention to audience. The author’s extensive knowledge  and/or experience with the topic is/are evident.

The author’s purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is some evidence of attention to audience. The author’s knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are evident.

The author’s purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is evidence of attention to audience.  The author’s knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are limited.

The author’s purpose of writing is unclear.

Word Choice

The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural, and not forced.

The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words is inaccurate at times and/or seems overdone.

The author uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety.

The writer uses a limited vocabulary. Jargon or clichés may be present and detract from the meaning.

Sentence Structure, Grammar, Mechanics, & Spelling

All sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.

Most sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes a few errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling, but they do not interfere with understanding.

Most sentences are well constructed, but they have a similar structure and/or length. The author makes several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding.

Sentences sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or are difficult to understand. The author makes numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding.

Source: wid.ndia.org/about/Documents/WID_EssayRubric.pdf

Conclusion

At the end of the learning process, you should gain some specific knowledge about global warming and have any personal statements about this current issue. Moreover, you can learn how to structure an essay, express your idea of the topic logically, how to connect the ideas from paragraphs to paragraphs and sentences to sentences.

Credits

A polar bear stands sentinel on Rudolf Island in Russia’s Franz Josef Land archipelago, where the perennial ice is melting [IMAGE] (n.d.). Retrieved  from http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-effects/

Denchak, M. (2011). How you can stop global warming. Retrieved on March 11 from https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming

Global warming facts (n.d.). Causes of global warming: the human impacts. Retrieved from http://globalwarming-facts.info/causes-global-warming-human/

Global Climate Change (n.d.). A blanket around the earth. Retrieved from https://climate.nasa.gov/causes/

National geographic (n.d.). Effects of Global Warming. Retrieved from http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-effects/

Union of Concerned Scientists (n.d.). Global Warming Impacts. Retrieved from http://www.ucsusa.org/our-work/global-warming/science-and-impacts/global-warming-impacts#.WQA9MRPyjIV

Union of concerned scientists (2011). Climate hot map Global warming effects around the world. Retrieved from http://www.climatehotmap.org/global-warming-solutions/

WWF (n.d.). Causes of global warming. Retrieved from http://www.wwf.org.au/what-we-do/climate/causes-of-global-warming#gs.ZGY9v6Q