Read the case study Farmville Future? CAFOs and Contamination. Consider that we need to feed a growing human population, preserve biodiversity, and protect ecosystems. Craft an argument for or against an expansion of CAFOs in Farmville. Justify your argument with specific facts about CAFOs. Defend your opinion on CAFOs and comment on whether you think the use of CAFOs in the United States should be limited or expanded.For additional background information, the following resources are recommended:
Animal Feeding Operations OverviewUnderstanding Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and Their Impact on Communities (pages 1−11 only) Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:Craft an argument for or against an expansion of CAFOs in Farmville.Justify your argument with specific facts about CAFOs.Determine whether the use of CAFOs in the United States should be limited or expanded.
RubricGuidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a one- to two-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources, cited in APA format.Critical ElementsExemplary (100%)Proficient (85%)Needs Improvement (55%)Not Evident (0%)ValueArgumentMeets “Proficient” criteria,substantiated with rationale for stanceCrafts an argument for or againstan expansion of CAFOs in FarmvilleArgument for or against anexpansion of CAFOs in Farmville is lacking in detailArgument for or against anexpansion of CAFOs in Farmville is not evident25JustificationMeets “Proficient” criteria, substantiated with scholarlysourcesJustifies argument about CAFOsJustification for argument about CAFOs is minimalJustification for argument about CAFOs is not evident25Use of CAFOsMeets “Proficient” criteria, substantiated with evidence tosupport findingsDetermines whether the use of CAFOs in the United Statesshould be limited or expandedThe limited or expanded use of CAFOs in the United States isminimally addressedThe limited or expanded use of CAFOs in the United States is notevident25Articulation of ResponseSubmission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professionaland easy to read formatSubmission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organizationSubmission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readabilityand articulation of main ideasSubmission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding ofideas25Earned Total100% |