Assignment:
Discussion 1
Instructions
Now that you have learned several new reading skills, it is time to reflect on your own personal growth this semester. For this assignment, you will write a summary reflection on the reading skills related to the course. Explain how the reading lessons have benefited your overall learning experience as a first-semester student. Be sure to discuss the following in your paper.
- How did this course enhance your reading skills and your attitude towards reading?
- In general, how do you feel about reading? Is it a task that you dread? Do you feel this is the place you really shine?
- Reflect on at least five reading skills you thought were most interesting and beneficial to your learning. Describe the five skills.
- Do you think you are a better reading before entering the course? Do you feel confident or think you need more practice?
Prepare a title page (Your name, Date, & Instructor's name) and a reference page. Length: 2 pages, not including the title page and reference page. Required Format: Microsoft Word, 1-inch margins, double-spaced, and 12-point font (Time New Roman)
Remember to use your best writing skills and take advantage of the spell check feature before submitting your summary.
Discussion 2
Part 1: Sewage in Your Home
Do you know how sewage is handled in your home? Do you have a personal septic tank or is there a sewage management facility in your community?
Determine how sewage is handled in your home. Post your results.
Part 2: Wastewater Treatment
As discussed in the lesson, there are several ways to treat wastewater and the sludge resulting from the treatment process. Wastewater is often released in different areas depending on where you live. Do you know where the wastewater from your community goes? Take a moment to check the local treatment plant's website, or stop by and visit or give them a call and find out the answers to the following questions. Post your results.
Part 3: Area Question
1. By visiting a wastewater treatment plant near you, checking their website, or making a phone call, determine
a. What is used to disinfect water: chlorine or ozone?
b. Upon treatment, where is the wastewater released?
c. What methods are used to treat sludge?
2. Visit the EPA sites and write a brief report (250 words) on guidelines for treatment of sewage.
- EPA Site for Wastewater Technology
- EPA Site for Use and Disposal of Biosolids (Sewage Sludge)