Dr. Ari SantasPHIL-3180

Final Project--Option I

Term Paper

Term Paper Description from Syllabus:

Choose a problem related to environmentalism, give every side fair consideration and then propose and defend a solution of your own. Your paper can take the form of an essay, a reasoned and defended proposal for a new policy, a criticism or defense of an old policy, or even something like a proposal for a code of environmental ethics for some workplace. If you deal with environmental issues in your workplace or major field of study, I strongly urge you to make your project something that addresses to those issues in a way that contributes positively to your workplace and/or studies. Those pursuing this option need to download and fill out this form:

Keep in mind that the term project will be the culmination of your efforts during the term and will be graded with that in mind. There will be two components: one oral and one written. You will be asked to report to the class near the end of the term what your project is and the progress you're making. With my help and the help of the class, by the end of the term you should have a polished piece of work that you can be proud of.

Term Projects are worth 25% of your final course grade. Full grade includes submission of all items.

See Sample Papers for examples of the sort of work I’m looking for at the Course Index

Paper Requirements:

Papers are to be 10-12 pages (12 point font, double spaced). The full project must include the following (due dates are provided on your schedule)

  • An Abstract Form with Bibliography
  • A Rough Draft which should include:
  • A Title
  • A revised Abstract w/ original
  • AnOutline
  • A revised Bibliography w/ original
  • A Final Draft, including all previous abstracts, outlines, bibliographies, and drafts

Presentation Requirements: (Time Permitting)

All presentations must be 5-10 minutes long and include

  • A Handoutor Projection image that includes an Outline of the paper
  • A reading assignment for class should be given one class meeting prior to the presentation

Grades:

Term Papers will receive a grade based on three equally weighted criteria, as follows:

Clarity and Development (grammar, structure, style)

Command of Material (completeness, accuracy)

Critical Reasoning (originality, logic, imagination)

Each of the three grades will be added up for a total on the 12 pt. scale, where 12=A, 11=A-, etc.

Note: Papers submitted with no previous submissions of abstracts, outlines, and drafts will not be accepted.