Homework: Oil & Water- Film Review
For the final writing homework you will write a 500 to 600 words persuasive essay based on the documentary Oil & Water, which is written and produced by Francine Strickwerda and Laurel Spellman Smith. The film follows two young men, HugoLucitante, a member of the Cofan tribe, and DavidPoritz, an American-born activist and entrepreneur, as they try to protect the Ecuadorian Amazon and provide for its people. The documentary highlights the complexities of environmental and cultural protection in an area rich in cultural, biological, and oil resources.
Your essay must include at least two additional sources. Please answer the following questions in essay format. Consider separating the paper into multiple paragraphs, but be sure to maintain cohesiveness and flow throughout.
Part 1: Introduction
A. Based on the documentary, lecture, additional readings, and outside research, do you think the Government of Ecuador should continue to drill for oil in the Ecuadorian Amazon?
Part 2: Evidence-based argument
A. Use specific information from the film, your class notes, and/or the textbook to make your argument.
a. If you support continued oil drilling, you must account for the potential environmental and social costs of oil drilling
b. If you reject continued oil drilling, you must propose an economic alternative to oil drilling to make up for the lost revenue.
B. Useat least two additional sources that support your argument.
a. Evaluate the source of the information for its credibility.
b. Analyze thearticle and use it to directly support your argument.
c. Cite the source within the text - for example, (U.S. Energy Information Association, 2014) - and include a link or full citation at the end of the essay.
C. Acknowledge and critique other perspectives on this issue as you make your argument.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.