Homework
Select a recent article (dating anywhere between 1/2014-1/2017) that focuses on an aspect of physical geography (for a definition, see textbook). Make sure the article is not from a reference source (if you are unsure, ask your instructor if the source is acceptable). Review the article according to the criteria in the syllabus and on the sample mini reaction paper (Mini Reaction Papers>Sample Mini Reaction Paper). Don't forget to include the source. Submit your paper to this page.
• The article must be an electronically retrievable article from a newspaper, periodical, or academic journal.
• The purpose of the assignment is to stimulate critical thinking and give you the ability to research a current event related to geography. The assignment also provides an opportunity for you to organize your thoughts and provide a brief critique on important topics. In addition, you can demonstrate your content analysis and MLA writing skills.
• The writing must be your own, so the content cannot be copied from another source, in whole or in part.
• This is an individual assignment and should not be completed in a group or with other students.
• The length of the paper should be one page, single spaced, and have one-inch margins all around. Please use 12-point Times New Roman font. Skip a line between paragraphs, and indent the first line of every paragraph five spaces. Please review the provided template for format.
• While you are not required to use the template provided, you may find that doing so simplifies completing the assignment. However, not following the assignment guidelines will result in a point deduction from your overall grade.
• Your paper, a word-processed (rich-text format) document, should be submitted as an attachment through the designated link in the course shell.
• Your grade is based on the extent to which you adhere to the proper format, you write clear, coherent sentences, and you apply your reading and understand the impact it could have on your everyday life. Don't forget to cite your source for this assignment. See the announcement page for more details and the specific subject.