Melting Ice and Sea Level Rise Report Writing
Guidelines
You can earn up to 5 pts for report content, 3 pts for writing
quality, and 4 pts if you perform and report the results of the
simple experiment mentioned in the source material.
Content
Here are some of the main points to think about while you read
about this topic and to discuss when you write your report:
Where is ice found on the
earth's surface?
What evidence is there that the amount of ice on the earth's
surface is decreasing? Over what period of time has this
occurred?
You might mention briefly the Extreme Ice Survey.
How much of a rise in sea level is being predicted?
Over what period of time is this expected to occur?
You might mention a location or region that could be
affected by rising sea levels.
Writing Quality
Here are some things you can do to maximize your chances of
earning a high writing quality grade:
Explain the material in your
own words - your report should be your understanding and
explanation of the material. Avoid generalities, try to
include specific details and examples from the reading
section. The separate sections or paragraphs of your paper
should blend together into one seamless coherent report. Your
report should be nearly free of misspelled words and grammatical
errors.