Memo Assignment #8
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Reading:
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| You should familiarize
yourself with the draft environmental impact statement for the
The Navy's Outlying Landing Field (OLF) by
reading the materials hyperlinked below and come to class prepared to discuss
the Navy's proposal. The
readings will also help you prepare the written assignment described
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Directions:
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familiarizing yourself with the draft environmental impact statement for the
The Navy's Outlying Landing
Field (OLF), you should write a memo that answers
the following question:
Are Environmental Impact
Statements an Effective Tool for Making Decisions.
Be sure that your memo is argumentative in nature and supports your
conclusions with examples from the readings or the videos we have seen in
class. When writing your response, be sure to avoid inaccurate
stereotypes. Be sure to read the articles on
improving your writing and memos distributed early in the semester as they
will help you prepare the assignment. If you have further questions on
writing a memo, see my website for the
PLS 500 class.
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Web & Other Resources
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| The following websites
and readings may help you in preparing this assignment. |
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| Format of the Written Assignment |
| This assignment should take the form of a
memo. It is limited to 2 single-spaced, 12 point font pages, with 1 inch margins and must
be in a standard memo format. The reason that a memo format is required is that it is the
standard means of communication in the world of business and government. Thus, these
memo assignments will help you to develop your ability to analyze policy questions and to
think, act, and communicate more effectively about environmental issues and problems. |
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Grading
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| Your memo should answer the question posed and be argumentative in nature.
There is no one "right" answer. Instead, you will be graded on the
strength and organization of your arguments as well as the quality of your writing.
You may introduce any facts and evidence you wish to support your arguments. If
you are unfamiliar with how to write a memo please arrange to see me or my
graduate assistant during office hours for assistance. |
