Tip: Before starting, take a few moments to review the Essay page
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of the EAGLET Communication Lab (you must be logged into ERNIE to view this resource).
Instructions
For this case study response, you need to analyze and study the subject presented below and compose an essay response answering the questions posed. Your writing should concentrate on the development of specific events, issues, or conditions of the subject and their relationships. For this activity, you are being asked to write a complete essay, not just an outline as was done in Module 3.
The topic addresses the disposal of our technology devices and gadgets. To begin, view the following video.
Next, read the following:
Guide to Greener Electronics 2017 (Greenpeace.org)
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Samsung and Greenpeace: what you need to know about e-waste (The Guardian)
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Case Study Questions
Define the e-waste problem. What is happening and why is this an issue? What can manufacturers do to improve the situation (health, hazardous materials, recycling, refuse, etc.)?
Guidelines and notes (read this 2-3 times):
Formatting and content:
Save this APA Example Template (DOCX)
to your computer and use it for your essay.
The length of the response should be 4-5 paragraphs (about 400 words or up to 1.5 pages maximum). Do not write more than 1.5 pages of text.
Use 1″ margins.
Use Times New Roman, 12 pt font.
Double line space.
Indent the first line of each new paragraph by .5″.
One space follows the closing punctuation of each sentence.
Cite a minimum of two references in the body of the essay:
When we refer to ideas or use quotes from the sources, it is necessary to cite the source. Basically, this involves providing the author last name and date at the end of the sentence. See Purdue Online Writing Lab for examples.
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Not sure if you need to cite a source? Refer to this Plagiarism Prevention Flowchart (indstate.edu) diagram.
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Longer quotes need to be avoided in this short 1.5-page paper. Use your words to make your points.
Strongly recommended: Before turning in your essay, double-check your paper for originality and citation infringement. Your final draft will be screened for originality and plagiarism.
Listing references:
When you cite a reference, it must be listed on your references page, which is a new page added after the last page of the essay. Also, all listed references need to have at least one in-text citation in the body of the paper.
Follow current APA formatting (Purdue Online Writing Lab).
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Citation Machine
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– is an online resource generator.
Example reference from a website:
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Rubric
CSCI 109 Module 8 Case Study Rubric
CSCI 109 Module 8 Case Study Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Template applied
Student downloads and repurposes the provided APA template.
15 pts
Exemplary
10.5 pts
Competent
7.5 pts
Developing
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Mechanics of writing
Submissions are grammatically correct, posts with no misspellings; format is easy to read in essay format/ professional delivery.
15 pts
Exemplary
10.5 pts
Competent
7.5 pts
Developing
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Critical thinking/ content quality
Interprets topic in accurate and insightful ways. Uses information thoughtfully, in ways that are factually relevant and accurate; postings show analysis, might offer alternatives or creative viewpoints based on concrete evidence.
50 pts
Exemplary
35 pts
Competent
25 pts
Developing
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
In-text citations used when needed
Quotations and information from sources are cited.
10 pts
Exemplary
7 pts
Competent
5 pts
Developing
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Sources included when a source is cited.
References are included when a source is cited.
10 pts
Exemplary
7 pts
Competent
5 pts
Developing
10 pts
Total Points: 100
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