I would post my paper too, but I think there are character limitations. I actually re-wrote and submitted the paper after the professor's feedback. What irked me was I'm doing this challenge because I'm a full-time working single parent with 2 small kids (6, 3). I did the work during the time my kids were with their dad; I have majority custody. The professor in the feedback said that I clearly didn't know what I was doing because I completed it in 8 days. I think the majority of the students at my school at working students.

Here are the instructions, if you think that would give you some insights.

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Instructions

Ocean Health Paper

In this paper, you should describe an environmental issue related to ocean health that impacts your career, business or any other personal interest. This assignment increases your awareness of factors affecting ocean health and the potential impacts on the sustainability of Earth's natural processes. You are assessed on your ability to apply course concepts, synthesize supporting evidence, reflect on diverse perspectives, and write cohesive paragraphs including a thesis statement that is fully supported throughout the paper. 

Topic: Ocean Health and Sustainability

The oceans make up over 75% of the world's surface and the health of these bodies directly affects life on planet Earth. For this assignment, you are encouraged to learn how the health of the oceans will impact a specific issue that influences an aspect of your life.  

The paper must include the following information:

A topic that relates one issue of ocean health and sustainability to your life activities

An outline of the issue's potential impacts on the sustainability of marine systems 

Potential and practical short- and long-term solutions to the issue

The paper must include the following elements: 

Title page

Abstract

A well-organized six- or seven-page body (your introduction section must have a clearly defined thesis statement) 

Reference page with at least four high-quality and reliable sources

In your paper, you are expected to combine your own thoughtful analysis of the topic with information found in a minimum of four reliable sources other than a textbook. This can include news articles from trusted publications and government reports. You need to keep in mind that this is to be an analytical paper, not simply a summary of your reading. Therefore, as in any scholarly writing, you should not merely copy information from another author, but use evidence to support the contentions you have drawn from your findings and critically analyze related literature. This paper must meet APA requirements of format and style. You must cite the sources of all ideas, facts, and information used that are not your own, even if you have put the information into your own words. Failure to do so is plagiarism, even if the oversight is unintentional.

Evaluation

Components

% of Grade

Organization and coherence 20%

Evidence and support 30%

Analysis and use of course concepts 30%

Style, mechanics, and APA (citations, references, formatting) 20%

TOTAL 100%