Explain how traditional agricultural practices have failed to address or led to environmental/food security concerns?
First half of body paragraphs: First innovation example
What is the innovation?
How does the innovation address environmental/food security concerns?
What is one co-benefit of the innovation (i.e., a benefit not directly related to your selected essay topic)?
What is one potential drawback of the innovation?
Second half of body paragraphs: Second innovation example
What is the innovation?
How does the innovation address environmental/food security concerns?
What is one co-benefit of the innovation (i.e., a benefit not directly related to your selected essay topic)?
What is one potential drawback of the innovation?
Short conclusion
Is it critical for your selected innovation examples to be implemented widely? Why or why not?
Submit your Lab #4 submission for grading by uploading your .docx or .pdf file here.
FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS
Students are expected to write in proper essay format. This means that you are required to write using full, complete sentences (i.e., no bullet points) and properly formatted paragraphs. A paragraph is usually three or more sentences in length and probably not more than nine or ten. A paragraph may, however, be only one sentence or it may constitute several pages of sentences. Be certain that your paragraphing is appropriate for the ordering and impact of your thoughts. If you are uncertain, consult a writing guide.
The maximum word count for this assignment is 500 words. All written assignments in this course will adhere to a ‘10% rule’, meaning that if you are 10% under or over the word count limit, marks will not be deducted from your assignment. Your title, name, sub-titles (should you choose to use them), and reference list do not count towards your word limit; however, in-text citations and essay text do count within the 500-word limit. Please use 1-inch margins (i.e., the default margin setting on Microsoft Word); double space; and use a standard, 12-point, black font, such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri.
Students are welcome to use as many resources as needed to sufficiently support their arguments with scholarly evidence. The following is a list of credible sources that are acceptable to consult in this course:
Academic, peer-reviewed journal articles and books (you can use the Western Library website, Google Scholar, and/or consult a librarian to help you locate these resources)
Our course textbook, Human Geography
Municipal, provincial, and federal government reports and websites
Intergovernmental organizations’ reports and website (e.g., United Nations)
Non-governmental organizations’ reports and websites (e.g., World Wildlife Fund)
Articles from credible newspapers (e.g., National Geographic)
Wikipedia, blogs, social media content, and websites that do not meet the criteria listed above are not acceptable to use in this course. If you find a resource that does not meet the criteria listed above, but you think it is credible and you would like to use it for your assignment, please arrange a meeting with your TA during their office hours to discuss further.
All dates, statistics, questionable facts, and ideas other than your own must be referenced. It is better to over-reference than neglect to do so and run the risk of plagiarism. Students are expected to follow APA formatting for all referencing. APA format includes the use of in-text citations and a reference list. Both direct quotations (i.e., the direct transfer of five or more words from a source to your text) and paraphrased material (i.e., re-wording of something written or spoken by someone else) require an in-text citation. Any resources that have been cited in-text must also appear in the reference list; however, only resources that are cited in your assignment should be included in your reference list. If you are uncertain, consult a referencing guide.
In addition to the instructions above, please ensure that your assignment:
Has a creative title
Includes your first and last name, your student number, and your lab section number INSTRUCTIONS
Select one of the following topics to write your essay on:
Innovations to agriculture that address environmental sustainability (e.g., climate change, ecosystem health, etc.)
Innovations to agriculture that address food insecurity (i.e., increasing reliable access to an adequate quantity of affordable and nutritious food)
Use the Western Libraries website to research your selected essay topic and find two specific innovation examples that fit the scope of your topic.
Write a 500-word research essay that addresses the following research questions and adheres to the essay structure outlined below. Students are required to support their arguments with scholarly evidence and cite their credible sources in APA format.
Short introduction
How have traditional agricultural practices failed to address or led to environmental/food security concerns?
First half of body paragraphs: First innovation example
What is the innovation?
How does the innovation address environmental/food security concerns?
What is one co-benefit of the innovation (i.e., a benefit not directly related to your selected essay topic)?
What is one potential drawback of the innovation?
Second half of body paragraphs: Second innovation example
What is the innovation?
How does the innovation address environmental/food security concerns?
What is one co-benefit of the innovation (i.e., a benefit not directly related to your selected essay topic)?
What is one potential drawback of the innovation?
Short conclusion
Is it critical for your selected innovation examples to be implemented widely? Why or why not?
Submit your Lab #4 submission for grading by uploading your .docx or .pdf file here.
FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS
Students are expected to write in proper essay format. This means that you are required to write using full, complete sentences (i.e., no bullet points) and properly formatted paragraphs. A paragraph is usually three or more sentences in length and probably not more than nine or ten. A paragraph may, however, be only one sentence or it may constitute several pages of sentences. Be certain that your paragraphing is appropriate for the ordering and impact of your thoughts. If you are uncertain, consult a writing guide.
The maximum word count for this assignment is 500 words. All written assignments in this course will adhere to a ‘10% rule’, meaning that if you are 10% under or over the word count limit, marks will not be deducted from your assignment. Your title, name, sub-titles (should you choose to use them), and reference list do not count towards your word limit; however, in-text citations and essay text do count within the 500-word limit. Please use 1-inch margins (i.e., the default margin setting on Microsoft Word); double space; and use a standard, 12-point, black font, such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri.
Students are welcome to use as many resources as needed to sufficiently support their arguments with scholarly evidence. The following is a list of credible sources that are acceptable to consult in this course:
Academic, peer-reviewed journal articles and books (you can use the Western Library website, Google Scholar, and/or consult a librarian to help you locate these resources)
Our course textbook, Human Geography
Municipal, provincial, and federal government reports and websites
Intergovernmental organizations’ reports and website (e.g., United Nations)
Non-governmental organizations’ reports and websites (e.g., World Wildlife Fund)
Articles from credible newspapers (e.g., National Geographic)
Wikipedia, blogs, social media content, and websites that do not meet the criteria listed above are not acceptable to use in this course. If you find a resource that does not meet the criteria listed above, but you think it is credible and you would like to use it for your assignment, please arrange a meeting with your TA during their office hours to discuss further.
All dates, statistics, questionable facts, and ideas other than your own must be referenced. It is better to over-reference than neglect to do so and run the risk of plagiarism. Students are expected to follow APA formatting for all referencing. APA format includes the use of in-text citations and a reference list. Both direct quotations (i.e., the direct transfer of five or more words from a source to your text) and paraphrased material (i.e., re-wording of something written or spoken by someone else) require an in-text citation. Any resources that have been cited in-text must also appear in the reference list; however, only resources that are cited in your assignment should be included in your reference list. If you are uncertain, consult a referencing guide.
In addition to the instructions above, please ensure that your assignment:
Has a creative title
Includes your first and last name, your student number, and your lab section number
