In July 1970, President Nixon submitted Executive Order Reorganization Plan 3 to Congress. In December 1970, Congress approved the Plan creating the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In the first 10 years, the EPA passed three (3) major regulations – the Clean Air Act of 1970, the Clean Water Act of 1972 and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976. The next step for the EPA is to address global climate change and the agency is working collaboratively with politicians, businesses and special interest groups.
Each of these stakeholder groups presents a different perspective on global climate change. How would each of these groups influence the EPAs development of regulations on this topic? Please create a visual diagram which shows various perspectives and the connections of the groups’ influence. Then provide a rationale (of 3-4 pages in length) which explains why you organized your diagram in the way that you did.
There are a variety of tools you can use to create your visual diagram. We recommend the following:
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking
30.0 pts
Assignment/visual diagram demonstrates excellent use of various critical thinking standards and concepts. These may include proper use of logic, reasoning and the posing of wellconsidered questions.
27.0 pts
Assignment/visual diagram makes very good use of critical thinking skills. These may include proper use of logic, reasoning and the posing of well-considered questions.
24.0 pts
Assignment/visual diagram makes only limited use of critical thinking skills.
21.0 pts
Assignment/visual diagram mainly restates concepts and ideas of others without applying critical thinking skills.
0.0 pts
Unacceptable or not submitted.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent and Development
30.0 pts
Content is very comprehensive and supported by detailed references to lectures and readings. Thoroughly evaluates the impact, creativity, and value of the subject.
27.0 pts
Content is comprehensive and supported by some references to lectures and readings. Major points are generally stated and supported. Evaluates the impact, creativity, and value of the subject.
24.0 pts
Content is somewhat comprehensive. Not supported by references to readings and lectures. Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought. Level of impact, creativity, and value of the subject is not communicated thoroughly.
21.0 pts
Content is incomplete. No quotes are used. Nothing more than short summary of content.
0.0 pts
Not submitted or unacceptable.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Length
15.0 pts
Appropriate tool is used (submitted as a Word document). The organization is clear and easy to follow. The assignment follows the suggested word count.
13.0 pts
Appropriate tool is used (submitted as a Word document). The organization is mostly clear and easy to follow. The assignment follows the suggested word count.
12.0 pts
Appropriate tool is used (submitted as a Word document). The organization is somewhat easy to follow. The assignment is fairly close to the suggested word count.
10.0 pts
Inappropriate tool used; the assignment cannot be accessed by the instructor. The organization and structure detract from the message. The assignment does not follow the suggested word count.
0.0 pts
Not submitted or unacceptable.
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSentence Structure, Grammar, Spelling and APA Form and Style
15.0 pts
Sentences are structured correctly. There are no grammatical or spelling errors. There is use of proper APA form and style, where appropriate. No abstract please.
11.0 pts
Sentences are structured correctly. There are no more than 3 grammatical or spelling errors. There is use of mostly proper APA form and style, where appropriate. No abstract please.
8.0 pts
Sentences are generally structured correctly. There are more than 5 grammatical or spelling errors. There is an attempt at APA form and style, where appropriate.
5.0 pts
There are more than 5 grammatical or spelling errors There is little or no attempt at APA form and style, where appropriate.
0.0 pts
Not submitted or unacceptable.
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTimely Submission
10.0 pts
