Global Climate Change

Instructions: Write an essay of approximately 750-1000 words (not including references)
focusing on any topic concerning Global Climate Change. State your point of view in a Thesis
Statement and discuss. All topics must be preapproved or chosen from topics that are
discussed in class. Include at least four references from relevant scholarly works in the
discussion of your topic. Essay must be typed, double spaced, 1” margin all around, Times New
Roman, and 12-point font. Cite your sources using APA citation style and cite them in a
“References” section at the end.
References: Sources used for “Reference” section must be scholarly publications such as
books and peer reviewed articles published in a newspaper or journal. Online access to
scholarly publications is available through the CSUDH online library page. You may use the
lectures or online sources (non-peer reviewed) in addition to a minimum of 4 scholarly articles.
Applied Essay Rubric:
1 Length (750-1000 words)
1.5 Thesis Statement (stated clearly and supported)
2.5 Summary of ideas (see below)
3.5 Interpretation and Discussion (see below)
3.5 Four references from relevant scholarly works (see above and below)
1 Overall Format
1 Cite your sources using APA formatting
1 Upload to Blackboard in timely manner
When evaluating a topic consider the following:
1) Thesis Statement: State your point of view on your topic directly and often in one sentence.
This sentence is the Thesis Statement. It serves as a summary of the argument you’ll make in
the rest of your paper. Your Thesis Statement should be very clearly articulated and then
supported throughout the rest of the paper using references to other works and discussion.
2) What are the ideas that support your thesis statement? What is the evidence that supports
the ideas?