For each discussion board activity, you are required to complete two elements:
1) Submit an original post, in your own words citing at least 1 of the listed sources- (our textbook also counts), that answers the question or questions listed for the assignment (at least 250 words long- prepared in advance) posted by the deadline. Write your post as if it were a written assignment that you would turn in. Many people have points deducted because they submit their posts using slang language, e-mail or text message formats. Note: Do not forget to capitalize the letter “I”. Points are also deducted if you do not cite your information with references (usually our textbook author, or from our textbook). If you need help using proper grammar click onto the Writing resources in Modules and use the Purdue Owl Writing center.
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2) Respond to at least 2 other student’s posts. Note: Responding posts can be posted up to 2 days after the deadline for your original post.
Remember the assignment is to get you talking about what you have discovered. Use specific examples both in your answers to the questions and to your response to other students’ postings. You should also use at least 1 cited source in your reply posts. Check out the Grading Rubric
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for Discussions posted in the Discussions Module before you post your answers. Specific Instructions for Discussion Assignment 4 – Week 12
The Discussion:
Is Human Activity the primary cause of global climate change?
“Proponents argue rising levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are a direct result of human activities such as burning fossil fuels, and that these increases are causing significant and increasingly severe climate changes including global warming, sea-level rise, stronger storms, and more droughts. They contend that immediate international action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is necessary to prevent dire climate changes. (pro/con.org)
“Opponents argue human-generated greenhouse gas emissions are too small to substantially change the earth’s climate and that the planet is capable of absorbing those increases. They contend that warming over the 20th century resulted primarily from natural processes such as fluctuations in the sun’s heat and ocean currents. They say the theory of human-caused global climate change is based on questionable measurements, faulty climate models, and misleading science. (pro/con.org)
1) Read all Pro and Con arguments of this debate and choose 3 Key Pro or Con points to answer the question: Is Human Activity the primary cause of global climate change. You will only represent either the Pro side or the Con side.
2) Make sure you indicate whether you are representing the Proponent (Pro) position or Opposition (Con) position then:
3) List/describe your 3 key points. Make sure you include why you believe these points (you must back up your opinion with at least one reference for each point!).