TOPIC: Pesticide

Requirement:

1) 1000 - 1200 word research paper

2) 10-15 slide presentation with images on each page to aid in presenting your research to the class.

Research / Thesis Essay -

Description: A Research/Thesis Essay is a writing assignment where you may either:

1. Research a specific topic to gain better insight and then express your interpretations and evaluations, or,

2. Make a persuasive argument or take a stand on an issue and then provide evidence to prove the validity of your points.

Presentation: As a part of your project, you will need to make a 10-15 slide presentation with images on each page to aid in presenting your research to the class.

Each slide should have pictures and possibly some of the main ideas or points you are trying to convey, but no more than 20 words on a slide. The powerpoint slides are mainly just to be a visual aid.

For the slide presentation you can use Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Slides or Prezi. Please use the content from your research paper; no need to do additional research for the slide show other than to find pictures that support the points you are making.

Presentation Time Limit: 5 to 7 minutes in length.

Research / Thesis Essay -

It is important to make references to the facts presented in the materials even when expressing opinions. You may use the course text in addition to other sources of information. The intent of the paper is for you to do research and then convey it in a clear and meaningful way with interpretations and insights.

It is important that your paper and presentation conveys the problem, the causes of the problem, and most importantly; possible solutions. What is being done currently to counteract this environmental issue? What can we do to be a part of the solution?

Your Introductory Paragraph

Introduce your topic and clearly make a strong thesis statement, which is what you plan to prove or explain through your essay.

Organizing Your Ideas

• Thesis statement forms the basis of the essay
• Decide on a few key ideas that express your thesis statement
• Each of these key ideas can become their own paragraphs
• Develop your ideas in each paragraph by using examples, giving details, and using quotes
• The use of the first person "I" is not appropriate for a research essay.

Body of your Essay:

• Present your ideas in a logical way with references to texts.

Concluding Paragraph:

• Reiteration of your thesis statement and summary of your arguments or points.

Attachment:- Assignment Files.rar