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Essay # 3 – Sustainab ility Within Your Major or Career Interest The United Nations Brundtland report defines sustainable development as that which “ meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The Financial Times Lexicon defines business sustainability as “a process by which companies manage their financial, social and environmental risks, obligations and opportuni ties. These three impacts are sometimes referred to as profits, people and planet.” This essay will examine sustainability , based on either of these definitions or one you clearly define, through the lens of your academic major or specific career interest . You have two options for writing about issue , and must choose only one option :  Essay option #1 How does this major contribute to sustainability (or not)? What changes need to occur for this major to have a better impact on sustainability? Remember, sust ainability must balance “profits, people, and planet.” Thus, your sustainable solutions cannot bankrupt companies , jeopardize workers’ safety, or cause massive job loss. Can this sustainable solution be applied on a large enough scale to have an impact, or is it merely a fad? What steps need to be implemented for this sustainable solution(s) to take off and be embraced by the essential “players” (governments, businesses, people) ? What steps need to be taken for it to move from an idealized vision to a tangi ble reality?  Essay option #2 Is this major or field of interest sustainable in itself? Where is this field headed? Will it be here in a recognizable form in ten years, or will shifts in governmental policies, world politics, environmental change , and technological innovation (including AI) cause it to reinvent itself or be gradually phased out? How can this field sustain itself over time? In order to earn a C or above, you must abide by the following criteria: Sources  You must incorporate properly cited quotes and/or paraphrases from a minimum of 4 sources . Sources may be from our class readings/TED talks, the sustainabil ity list, or RELIABLE sources you find through your own research. We will discuss reliable sources in class.  One of these sources may be an interview with an expert in the field. This person may be a professor, a graduate -level student (MA or PhD) studying this field, or a working professional. If you use this option, d o not “dump” the interview in one section of the paper, and do not present it as one long quote. Make sure the relevant parts of your interview is synthesized smoothly throughout your essay. DiGangi / WRIT 112 / Summer 2015 2 Length  1,700 to 2,200 word minimum, which is 6-8 double -spaced pages , with one of those pages a 1/2 -page abstract (see below). Please note, papers below 1,700 words will be downgraded! APA  an APA format cover page AND an APA reference page (not included in the page count above)  proper APA in -text citations for all pa raphrases and direct quotations  a 1/2 – pag e abstract (approximately 150 words) , which is included in your word/page count above. The important elements all your essays in this class must contain:  an introduction that has a hook and introduces your audience to the topic. Remember, your audience has not read Quinn; thus, you will need to introduce him and the gist of his idea. The introduction should include a general or theoretical concept of sustai nability and apply it to the context.  a thesis that makes a specific, debatable claim ; your thesis for this essay must be the last sentence in your one -paragraph introduction.  effectively organized paragraphs with strong topic sentences and transitions  sm oothly synthesized evidence that supports your thesis and is convincing and clear to the reader  a conclusion that does not merely restate your thesis but that leaves the reader with further ‘food for thought’ A few more rules and tips  Please see the tips and rules mentioned in your first two assignments. DiGangi / WRIT 112 / Summer 2015 3 WRIT 1 12 Grading Sheet Essay # 4, Sustainability within Your Career Prof. Laurel DiGangi Disclaimer: This grading sheet is a guide that I use for two purposes: 1) to help me grade your essay fairly, and 2) to help you learn how to improve your essay. Please understand that this is not an exact system; your grade is based on my overall, final j udgment Superior best possible A Good , minor flaws B Passes but needs major improve - ments C No pass D Fails F Abstract and Thesis 10% Essay includes an abstract that provides readers with an abstract that expresses the main idea and key points. Essay also includes a strong, debatable thesis at the end of the introduction paragraph. Support/ Content 30% The paper’s body supports the thesis with clear, well -developed details. It does not repeat ideas and is clear and well - focused. Student must incorporate quotes and paraphrases from a minimum of FOUR sources that are defined on the first page of this assig nment sheet. No idea should not contradict the thesis (unless it is clearly a counterargument which is rebutted). You must represe nt all your sources accurately. If an interview is used in place of a source, do not “dump” the interview in one section of th e paper, and do not present it as one long quote. Research 10% All sources must be considered “reliable,” either from a respected newspaper, online magazine, scholarly journal, or professional organization that has expertise in your topic. SIX SOURCES minimum have been used. Structure 10% The paper is organized and seems to follow an outline. Paragraphs are presented in a logical order so the reader can easily understand the writer’s meaning. Each paragraph is unified and sticks to one topic. Transitions create a clear flow between sentence s and paragraphs. Overall clarity/style 20% The reader can understand all sentences clearly. No sentences are awkward or confusing. The writing is concise and not too wordy or repetitious. The style is neither overly formal nor too casual. All quotes must be integrated properly.

NO DROP QUOTES! Grammar & punctuation 10% Essay contains no run -ons, comma splices, fragments, pronoun problems, capitalization, and other grammatical errors. There are no misspelled words. Essay has been properly proofread. APA Format 10% Essay uses template on Moodle. Citations are correct and use proper APA style for both in -text citations and References list at the end. Please note that this category is about citing properly. Failure to properly cite most sources will result in a zero! Essays without citations will not be accepted. If box is checked, your paper has been downgraded because it does not meet the minimum page requirements on this assignment sheet. If box is checked, I am requiring you to take a revised copy of this paper to the Writing Center for an in -person appointment. 1. Revise your paper according to my comments.2. Take this new, revised paper to the Writing Center, along with your revision. The tutor can help you mak e further revisions and polish your paper further. 3. Revise your paper again based on your meeting with the tutor, and turn in this polished paper to me. If box is checked, I am not accepting your essay because you have not cited your sources, or it is plagiarized. Essays that appear to be written by multiple parties, or by someone other than the student, will not be accepted. Additional comments Grade