1000 words paper for Environmental Economics
I have chosen the topic “plastics in ocean”. You need to include theoretical tools of environmental economics. This is an academic research paper. I will suggest four sources to you to finish the paper. You could use other reliable sources as well. The file attached below is the requirements of the paper.
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Project
For the project component of the course you will
ˆ chose a topic of interest to you (regarding the environment).
ˆ research the topic.
ˆ learn the theoretical tools of environmental economics (via the online lec-
tures, textbook, etc.).
ˆ form a position (i.e. opinion) based on your research and understanding
of environmental economics.
ˆ record a presentation and write an essay supporting your position.
1.1 Presentation assessment
ˆ Clear statement of your area of interest (2 marks) (it is ok if you have not
formed your position by this point)
ˆ Summary of your research findings (4 marks)
ˆ What theoretical tools are relevent? (4 marks)
1.2 Essay assessment
ˆ Clear statement of position: I should be able to easily tell what your
position is. (5 marks)
ˆ Facts (citing sources) that support your position and why they support
your position. (10 marks)
ˆ Application of the tools of environmental economics: here you demon-
strate what you learned from the online lectures and why it supports your
position. (10 marks)
ˆ Clarity of writing, logical structure of essay, spelling, grammar. (5 marks)
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