Write a 1-2 page Reflection paper answering the questions following the topic. Use at least 3 website sources to support your answers.
Bibliography and referencing sources within your paper per APA style.
You have the OPTION of writing on ONE of the following topics for Reflection Paper #5.
1. Legalizing Marijuana
Answer the following questions:
1. Debate both the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana for recreational and/or medical use. Give at least 3 pros and 3 cons; support your choices with outside sources. Based on your research and personal feelings, what is your choice on the legalization issue?
2. In your opinion, what message(s), if any, is(are) being conveyed to the next generation by legalizing marijuana for recreational use?
GRADING RUBRIC : Total 100 points
Content: 80 points
Question #1 = 70 points
Pros = 30 points; Cons = 30 points; Personal View = 10 points
Question #2 = 10 points
Resources: 10 points (3 or more = 10 points; 2 = 7 points; 1 = 4 points)
Writing Skill: 10 points
2. Flint, Michigan Water Crisis
There are numerous environmental problems today that impact our nation and our world. But instead of discussing air pollution or global warming, look at the Flint, Michigan water and lead pollution crisis that began in 2014, but is still an ongoing issue in that community. This is definitely a real life problem here at home in the USA.
Answer the following questions:
1. What impact have the following played in Flint, Michigan’s environmental water crisis:
a) Industrial pollution; b) economic conditions; c) Political decisions; d) Government
agencies?
2. What are the short and long-term effects of lead poisoning related to different age groups
including the latest treatment for those exposed?
3. What would you do to prevent fear or panic if you were faced with the same toxic water
issues in your own community?
GRADING RUBRIC : Total 100 points
Content: 80 points
Question #1 = 40 points
Question #2 = 30 points
Question #3 = 10 points
Resources: 10 points (3 or more = 10 points; 2 = 7 points; 1 = 4 points)
Writing Skill: 10 points
Reflection Paper #5
