TOPIC
Identify one major environmental issue in CANADA developed due to human
activities and describe its potential. Explain how human activities contributed to
this environmental problem and suggest prevention and /or mitigation strategies.
Consists of Introduction, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
Not more than 1500 words (not including references, tables and figures).
Not more than 2 tables and 2 figures.
Must use citations from peer-reviewed literature or reliable resources.
The citation format should be APA style
Must be submitted electronically in the Word format (font: Times New Roman, 12) to the
dropbox on Nexus, assessment, and then assignment.
Using AI tools, like ChatGPT, for preparing your assignments will be treated as academic
misconduct.
ASSIGNMENT
The individual assignment is worth 20% of the final grade. Students are expected to adhere to the
guidelines given. You cannot change or improve once your assignment is graded. A comprehensive paper of 6-8 pages that addresses the following: (1) identify one major environmental issue in CANADA developed due to human activities and describe their potential short-term and long-term impacts on the ecosystem and human health. (2) Explain how human activities contributed to this environmental problem and suggest prevention and /or mitigation strategies. If any prevention measures could have been adapted to the situation, you may come up with those strategies. If no preventive measures are available for the issues you identified, propose appropriate mitigation strategies. You must use at least five peer-reviewed scholarly articles as references. Limit your paper to not more than eight pages of word-processed, 12-point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced text (not including references, tables, and figures). Do not use more than three Tables or Figures. Your paper includes Title, Author (student name), Introduction, Main Body, Conclusions, References, and Appendices.All facts, data, and opinions that are not your own must be acknowledged in your paper by properly citing the source (Writing and Citing – UW Collegiate and Local High School Classes – Research Guides at University of Winnipeg). The citation format should be APA style
. You should not use informal blogs, newsletters, or any source without reasonable support in research or fact. Other acceptable sources include regular internet sources, such as government agencies, professional organizations, or company websites. You should submit Word documents (doc or docx)