ASSIGNMENT : Social Impact of Technology

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

Instructions

In your course, turn to Lesson 4. Skim through it to refresh your memory. Next, carefully study and review the section titled, "Ecological Challenges Facing Humanity." Skim through that and then focus on the topic of deforestation.

Relying solely on the material in your course and using your own words, your objective will be writing a short descriptive essay that defines and explains selected environmental impacts of deforestation. As you write, imagine you are talking to a friend who has no knowledge of this topic.

In short, write the way you speak, using a conversational tone. Also, try to alternate short sentences and longer sentences to make your writing more readable.

Before, during, or after you've completed your essay, be sure to create a title and cite yourself as the author. For example:

Environmental Impacts of Deforestation

Jennifer Croft

Your essay should have 5 paragraphs. Paragraph 1 is your lead paragraph. It will contain an overview of what you have to say about these three topics - disruption of the carbon cycle, disruption of the hydro (water) cycle, and the reduction of species diversity.

Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4, are your body paragraphs. In your essay, paragraph 2 should describe how deforestation disrupts the carbon cycle.

In paragraph 3, you'll write about how deforestation disrupts the hydro (water) cycle.

In paragraph 4, you'll explain how deforestation is related to declining species diversity.

Paragraph 5 is your conclusion paragraph. Here, you can describe how you feel about these three effects of deforestation and what we might do about it.