Environmental Science

  Write a research paper about the demographic transition model and global food production and distribution for a growing human population to meet global food security goals. You must use APA format for the paper and documentation. 2:25 PM (CDT) Unit 2 Submission Assignment Details Assignment Description You will create this assignment following the Assignment Detail instructions below. Review the tutorial titled How to Submit the Intellipath Submission Assignment. Please submit your work to this week’s Intellipath Unit Submission lesson. Click the Upload button within the submission lesson to access the submission area. Click the Select File button to upload your document, and then click "OK" to finish. Assignment Details You will write a research paper about the demographic transition model and global food production and distribution for a growing human population to meet global food security goals. You must use APA format for the paper and documentation. Include the following: Describe the demographic transition model and how it was developed by demographers. Describe the 4 phases of demographic transition. For each phase, compare crude birth rates (CBR) to crude death rates (CDR), and state whether the population is stable, growing, or declining in each. Explain factors that contribute to changes in CBR and CDR between phases. Food security means that everyone has an adequate amount of nutritious food to lead healthy lives. Compare food availability in a developed versus a developing country. Research and describe 1 specific program that helps developing countries reach food security goals. Utilize at least 1 credible source to support the arguments presented in the paper. Make sure you cite appropriately within your paper and list the reference(s) in APA format on your Reference page. Your paper should be 2 pages minimum in length, not counting the Title page and Reference page. In accordance with APA formatting requirements, it should be doublespaced and include a running head and page numbers. Grading Criteria Proficiencies Points Content is detailed and informative with depth and breadth of ideas, includes all of the required sections/elements, as listed in assignment description Writing communicates significance of the chosen topic Ideas are expressed in a clear and organized manner Ideas flow coherently in and between paragraphs Utilizes specified number of external sources at a minimum (if required), selected sources are credible and relevant to support the assignment response /80 pts. Uses principles of correct grammar Is free from spelling errors Sentences are clear and wellarticulated Is the required length Follows APA formatting requirements (if required) as listed in the assignment, including those for citations. /20 pts. Total /100 pts. 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Assignments submitted within 7 calendar days after the stated due date: 10% penalty of total assignment points. 2. Assignments submitted 8–14 calendar days after the stated due date: 20% penalty of total assignment points. 3. Assignments submitted 15–21 calendar days after the stated due date: 30% penalty of total assignment points. Assignment Overview Type: Other Unit: Human Populations and the Environment Due Date: Tue, 3/20/18 Grading Type: Numeric Points Possible: 100 Points Earned: 0 Deliverable Length: See assignment details Go To: Assignment Details Learning Materials Reading Assignment My Work: Online Deliverables: None Privacy Policy Terms of Use About Our Ads Contact Us © 2018 American InterContinental University. All Rights Reserved. Authorized Users Only. Make sure you submit this assignment by the listed due date. Late deductions will apply for this assignment as follows: 1. Assignments submitted within 7 calendar days after the stated due date: 10% penalty of total assignment points. 2. Assignments submitted 8–14 calendar days after the stated due date: 20% penalty of total assignment points. 3. Assignments submitted 15–21 calendar days after the stated due date: 30% penalty of total assignment points. 4. Assignments submitted 22–28 calendar days after the stated due date: 40% penalty of total assignment points. 5. No assignments, including late assignments, will be accepted after the end of the course unless an approved Incomplete has been granted. Reading Assignment Using the Unit Steps as a guide, read the following chapter sections in Environmental Science: Chapter 3: Population, Demographics, and Development Chapter 4: The Developing World and the Developed World Chapter 5: Food Production Assignment Objectives Discuss basic concepts of environmental science, such as sustainability and stewardship, as identified by scientific investigation. Analyze various impacts of natural and human factors on ecosystems. Critically evaluate current environmental issues and explore realistic solutions to the same. Other Information There is no additional information to display at this time. Legend Extra Credit View Assignment Rubric