Using the content of the course critically evaluate and analyze a controversial environmental issue of your choosing. You must examine the pros cons compromises and tradeoffs of the issue by gathering credible information from various sources and assess the scientific credibility of the information. You will then develop from this information a well thought out paper that will address the major players involved relevant cited facts and a clearly identified opinion.
The first part of this project will be to submit a topic to your instructor for approval. Research the topic using online library the online library scientific journals government documents books science magazines and personal interviews. Peer reviewed sources should form the basis of your paper. Use a minimum of 6 sources. The final paper should be double-spaced 12 point and 6 to 8 pages in length with citations in APA format. Anytime you use the writings or ideas of others as though they were your own you are plagiarizing (even if you paraphrase). All information and ideas that are not a part of general knowledge must be cited. When in doubt cite!
Your final paper should address the following key points:
