SCI 207 Week 3

Assignments

Outline of Final Paper. Review the Final Paper instructions in Week Five of the online course or in the Components of Course Evaluation section of this guide. Then, visit the Ashford Writing Center located under the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar in your online classroom. Review the Sample: Outline. Format your outline for the Final Paper according to the Sample: Outline. (NOTE: In the Sample: Outline, it states that the thesis statement is the last one to three sentences of the introduction. However, the thesis statement must be one sentence in length and the last sentence of the introduction.)

The outline must contain:

a. Introduction with thesis statement

b. At least five body paragraphs

c. Conclusion

d. Reference page

Discussion Questions

Water Cycle. The global water cycle provides renewable water, but a number of factors affect how much freshwater is available for human consumption. Describe these factors and circumstances. When do human interventions in water availability pose serious problems to freshwater accessibility?

Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

Age of Oil. In Chapter Six of Contemporary Environmental Issues, the past century has been referred to as the Age of Oil. As we reach a possible peak in oil production, what alternatives are forming? Consider the role of OPEC, perhaps, in reorganizing and monitoring oil production. What do you think is the most viable way to address after effects of this possible peak?