The objective of this assignment is to produce an interesting and informative policy statement on a topic related to lecture themes "Plant ecology in a changing world" or "Engineering plant communities". Within this assignment, you are to inform and educate your reader about your selected topic. You must develop a policy position based on an informative understanding of the topic and the desired policy outcome(s). Creativity, clear and organized writing, synthesis, informative figures, and the use of appropriate scientific literature citations are essential elements of this assignment.
You may collaborate in team of 2-4 students to research a topic, select and develop your figures/tables, and to identify the 15 literature citations. However, the writing must be completed totally on your own.
Click here to see the document preparation guidelines and the grading instructions for this assignment provided to the TAs.
Your graded paper will include detailed feedback documenting your score and listing the ways in which the paper could be improved. If your score is less than 95, then you can revise and resubmit the paper within one week after receiving the graded paper, addressing the TA's constructive comments for an improved score.
You may collaborate in team of 2-4 students to research a topic, select and develop your figures/tables, and to identify the 15 literature citations. However, the writing must be completed totally on your own.
Click here to see the document preparation guidelines and the grading instructions for this assignment provided to the TAs.
Your graded paper will include detailed feedback documenting your score and listing the ways in which the paper could be improved. If your score is less than 95, then you can revise and resubmit the paper within one week after receiving the graded paper, addressing the TA's constructive comments for an improved score.