Papers Prompt:

Using the attached Template 1, write a 5-paragraph typed essay (double spaced) on the importance of teaching a liberal arts education at Hostos. It will be titled Liberal Arts at Hostos.

Begin with an introductory paragraph describing the usefulness of a liberal arts education and outlining some of the reasons why a CUNY community college like Hostos should provide its students with that kind of education.

In the following paragraphs, you should discuss at least 3 of the following topics:

The struggles to adjust to the first-year college experience;
The value of a Liberal Arts education for individuals and society;
How studying Liberal Arts can help students in the current job market;
The struggles to provide quality education at the CUNY system and Hostos;
What kind of education you expect to get from Hostos.
Each topic you selected will be a separate body paragraph. In each of these body paragraphs, you should discuss your views about the topic, explain how specific ideas in the texts we read influenced, changed or deepened your thinking on each topic. In discussing these topics, you should make reference to at least 2 readings from the Unit.

Your fifth and final paragraph is your conclusion. In your conclusion, discuss how you envision or see your own educational future. What goals do you have for your future education? How do you plan to continue your efforts to educate yourself? How does Hostos Community College fit in your plans? Be as specific as possible.

Formats Requirements:

Following the attached Template 1 and APA Format, your paper should include: title page, abstract (with keywords), essay, and references. Write the abstract and keywords after you have finished the essay.

Instructions:

Download the attached Template 1 and use it as the format for your essay. Erase the content of the template and replace it with your own text.
Follow the APA Format (attached).
The total extension for the 5 paragraphs of the essay is 2 or 3 pages (double spaced) THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TITLE PAGE, THE ABSTRACT, AND THE LAST PAGE FOR REFERENCES.
You should make reference to at least 2 readings from the Unit.
You can upload a .doc, .docx,  or a PDF document.
Content, structure, and language will be evaluated. This assignment is worth a maximum of 20 points.
Due date: 10/02. Late submissions will be penalized with a reduction of 5% of the grade.

IM  GOING TO ATTACH THE READINGS MY PROFESSOR GAVE ME THROUGH OUT THE COURSE BUT YOU HAVE TO MENTION 2PDF IN THE ESSAY.

You will prepare a 2 page “Info brief” about your assigned species. An Info Brief is a mixed-format document, like a flier, used to share information quickly (see examples below). The goal is to provide people with information that the can access (read/ observe) and understand quickly to help them make decisions. Think of this as something you would hand to a stranger on the street if you were trying to convince them to give money to an organization that is working on the conservation of your species.

You will get the information for your info brief from:

The IUNS Red List
Class slides (use the species distribution map from the IUNS Red List and look through class slides for information about the places and environments your species is found in)
One scientific journal article, found using a Google Scholar search with the scientific name for your species.
Your Info Brief must include:

The name of your species in English or other languages, if there is one
The Scientific name of your species (using Italics)
A short description of the species
A map of the species range
A photo of the species
What sort of African environment and ecosystem is this species found in (a.k.a. Habitat)?
The Conservation Status of your animal, as reported on the IUCN Redlist
Threats to the species conservation and the ways the species interacts with humans?
Something new or interesting. What is the most interesting thing about this species?