Data Project 2

Data Project 2

Due date: by 11:59 PM ET at the end of Week 4.

For this project, you will use the class data posted in the “Shared Data” Discussion containing the Week 3 Carbon Footprint Data Tables.

This data project will address Course Outcomes 1 and 3:

interpret quantitative information to determine effects of human activity on the environment and to evaluate environmentally sustainable decisions
effectively communicate and use scientific evidence regarding human impact on the environment with emphasize on sustainability and global citizenship

Description

This data project will be composed of two parts. In Part I of your report, you will compile class data from the Week 3 Eco Moment on our Carbon Footprints (found in the “Shared Data” Discussion, under Carbon Footprint Data) and summarize/analyze it with Excel (or similar spreadsheet program). Discuss what trend(s) you see in the class data that relate to course concepts. Think about the best way to present your findings–tabular or graphical form? There is no “right answer” here, as long as you pick a format that highlights your main findings and support your table(s) and/or graph(s) with clear text that interpret the results. Do any of the findings surprise you? Why or why not?

In Part II, you will research and discuss possible solutions to the environmental problems reflected in the class data. Here, you will want to support your argument with reliable, scientific resources (e.g., peer-reviewed scientific papers, white papers, and government websites). Be sure to end with a strong concluding paragraph that summarizes the main data trend(s), along with the merits and relevance of your chosen solution(s).

Format

The page limit for your written report for both Part I and Part II is 2 pages, plus 1 page for the data table/graph(s) you use to present your findings in Part I. The page limit does not include an optional title page, the reference list, and the appendix with the raw class data. The report should be double-spaced with one-inch margins all around and use a 12-pt font.

Here is the order in which to present the various project components:

Part I = describe the class data we collected, include the methodology, relevant web tool (if applicable), the mean and sample size for each result, table/graph(s) that depict the main findings and/or trends; interpret the table/graph(s) for the reader
Part II = summarize research on possible solutions; be sure to incorporate reliable in-text citations and focus on relevant, attainable solutions
Reference List
Appendix of Raw Data = screenshot or copy in the Excel table showing all the class data (no analysis or mean)

Review the grading rubric here before you begin.

Due Date

Feb 9, 2021 11:59 PM
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Rubric Name: Data Projects Grading Rubric
This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.
Criteria
Meets Expectations
Below Expectations
Missing or Incorrect
Criterion Score
Reported Personal Data (10 points possible)
10 points

Shared complete data in “Shared Data” Discussion on time and in required format.

8 points

Shared incomplete data in “Shared Data” Discussion or shared data late.

6 points

Shared incomplete data in “Shared Data” Discussion and shared data late.

/ 10
Data Compilation (10 points possible)
10 points

Accurately compiled data from the class discussions. Raw data was included as an Appendix.

8 points

Accurately compiled data from the class discussions with a few errors. Raw data was included as an Appendix.

6 points

Accurately compiled data from the class discussions with many errors and/or raw data was omitted.

/ 10
Data Analysis (25 points possible)
25 points

Accurately summarized and described the data with appropriate use of tables and graphs.

21 points

Summarized and described the data with some errors or inappropriate use of tables and graphs.

15 points

Data summary was flawed and/or omitted key points; ineffective use of tables and graphs.

/ 25
Solutions Explored (45 points possible)
45 points

Researches and proposes 2-3 relevant solutions to the environmental problems exposed in the data analysis.

40 points

Researches and proposes 1 relevant solution to the environmental problems exposed in the data analysis.

31 points

Proposes weak or irrelevant solutions to the environmental problems exposed in the data analysis.

/ 45
Scholarly APA References (10 points possible)
10 points

3-4 reliable scientific resources incorporated. All references in APA style, properly cited with in-text and reference listings.

8 points

2 reliable scientific resources incorporated. References in APA style, properly cited with in-text and reference listings.

6 points

No or only one reliable scientific resource incorporated. Improper use of APA style and/or missing in-text and reference listings.

/ 10
Effective Writing (10 points possible)
10 points

Well organized, no stylistic/grammatical errors.

8 points

Organized, few stylistic/grammatical errors.

6 points

Poor organization, many stylistic/grammatical errors.

/ 10
Format (10 points possible)
10 points

Paper met all of the formatting guidelines:

2 pp report and 1p table/graph(s) (excludes title page, reference list, and raw data appendix); double-spaced, 12-pt font and 1” margins

8 points

Paper met most of the formatting guidelines:

2 pp report and 1p table/graph(s) (excludes title page, reference list, and raw data appendix); double-spaced, 12-pt font and 1” margins

6 points

Paper few most of the formatting guidelines:

2 pp report and 1p table/graph(s) (excludes title page, reference list, and raw data appendix); double-spaced, 12-pt font and 1” margins

/ 10
Rubric Total Score
Total
/ 120
Overall Score
Overall Score
Level 3
105 points minimum

Level 2
84 points minimum

Level 1
0 points minimum

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