Objective 602.4.17-10: Discuss how science can be used to help make informed decisions about global/societal issues. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Task: Write a brief essay (suggested length of 2 pages) on one of the following issues: Childhood Inoculations: Would you inoculate your child as per the Center for Disease Controls recommendations? Global Warming: Is it a scientific fact that needs to be addressed or a myth about which nothing needs to be done? A. Describe your chosen issue. B. Describe two different viewpoints. C. Explain your viewpoint. D. Justify your viewpoint using evidence. E. Explain how your knowledge of science helped you form this view. Cite at least three specific examples to support your explanation. F. When you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format. Note: When bulleted points are present in the task prompt, the level of detail or support called for in the rubric refers to those bulleted points. Note: For definitions of terms commonly used in the rubric, see the Rubric Terms web link included in the Evaluation Procedures section. Note: When using sources to support ideas and elements in a paper or project, the submission MUST include APA formatted in-text citations with a corresponding reference list for any direct quotes or paraphrasing. It is not necessary to list sources that were consulted if they have not been quoted or paraphrased in the text of the paper or project. Note: No more than a combined total of 30% of a submission can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. For tips on using APA style, please refer to the APA Handout web link included in the General Instructions section.

Discuss how science can be used to help make informed decisions about global/societal issues.

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Task:



Write a brief essay (suggested length of 2 pages) on one of the following issues:

Childhood Inoculations: Would you inoculate your child as per the Center for Disease Controls recommendations?

Global Warming: Is it a scientific fact that needs to be addressed or a myth about which nothing needs to be done?



A. Describe your chosen issue.



B. Describe two different viewpoints.



C. Explain your viewpoint.



D. Justify your viewpoint using evidence.



E. Explain how your knowledge of science helped you form this view. Cite at least three specific examples to support your explanation.



F. When you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format.



Note: When bulleted points are present in the task prompt, the level of detail or support called for in the rubric refers to those bulleted points.

Note: For definitions of terms commonly used in the rubric, see the Rubric Terms web link included in the Evaluation Procedures section.

Note: When using sources to support ideas and elements in a paper or project, the submission MUST include APA formatted in-text citations with a corresponding reference list for any direct quotes or paraphrasing. It is not necessary to list sources that were consulted if they have not been quoted or paraphrased in the text of the paper or project.

Note: No more than a combined total of 30% of a submission can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. For tips on using APA style, please refer to the APA Handout web link included in the General Instructions section.