The document discusses the current environmental situation and the need for changes. It outlines questions on the topic, provides examples of how to quote and paraphrase from newspapers, and suggests an outline for discussing the situation, arguments, refuting opposing views, and providing an evaluation. The outline suggests addressing topics like the current environmental state, causes and consequences of issues, and the thesis that natural disasters are results of human consumerism that requires action. It also gives examples of formatting for claims, evidence, and rebuttals when arguing a point of view and refuting opposing views.

1. SPRE
Rick Zepeda

2. Questions
• 1.What is the current enviromental situation in the world?
• 2.Has there been any recent changes?
• 3.Do you think there is a need to make some changes?
• 4.What kind of changes are needed?

3. How to quote an elctronic newspaper
• Yardley, Jim & Goodstein, Laurie 2015, Pope Francis in Sweeping Encyclical
Calls for Swift Action on Climate Change. The New York Times June 19,
Available from: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/19/world/europe/pope-
francis-in-sweeping-encyclical-calls-for-swift-action-on-climate-
change.html?_r=0

4. How to paraphrase from a newspaper
• Historically the scientific community has distanced itself from issues of
morality. However, with the effects of global warming there has been
growing concern of consequences on society (Yardley &Goodstein, 2015)
• According to Yardley & Goodstein the scientific community has distanced
itself from issues of morality. However, with the effects of global warming
there has been growing concern of consequences on society (2015)

5. The outline

6. Situation
• 1.Hook
• 2.What is the current situation of the environment?
• 3.What are the causes?
• 4.What are the consequences?
• 5. Write your thesis statement.
• Natural disasters have plagued our world for the last decade. There have been earthquakes, hurricanes, floods
and tornados which have left a devastating path of destruction. Furthermore, glaciers have been melting at
an alarming rate. This unstoppable devastation is the result of human irrational, consumerist mentality. This
has led to the loss of fresh water and the loss of natural habitats. In order to save the planet actions must be
taken to face the obvious environmental problems caused by global warming.

7. Your argument
• 1. Topic sentence
• 2. Claim
• 3. Comment
• 4.Comment on your comment.
• 5. Claim
• 6.Comment
• 7. comment on comment
• 8. Concluding sentence
• The opinion of more people and organizations are in support of global warming being caused by irresponsible human
behaviour. Pope Francis has placed blame on the consumerist mentality of developed industrialised countries (as cited
in Yardley & Goodstein, 2015). This can be seen in our own country where there is usage of resources without any foresight into
the actual consequences. For instance, Mexico City is a metropolis where not even the birds can live because of the polluted air.
This problem has become so serious that according to Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, founder and chairman of the Pots dam institute
for climate Impact research, the scientific community has to now address the moral impact of science on society. (as cited in Yardley
& Goodstein,2015). This impact can be seen with people using technology that is used to emit less damaging gases and waste into

8. Refute opposing views
• 1. topic sentence
• 2. Claim
• 3. Refute
• 4. Refute
• 5. Claim
• 6. Refute
• 7. Refute
• Concluding sentence
• Although there has been an overall acceptance of global warming there are some who still do not accept it as a significant danger to humanity. According to Patrick Moore, the founder of Greenpeace, ‘There is no scientific proof
that human emissions of carbon dioxide (C02) are the dominant cause of the minor warming of the Earth’s atmosphere over the past 100 years. If there were such proof it would be written down for all to see. No actual proof, as it
is understood in science, exists.’ (as cited Thornhill, 2014). However, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states: ‘It is extremely likely that human influence has been the dominant cause of the observed
warming since the mid 20th century (as cited Thornhill, 2014). . Moreover, the changes in the environment are now seen and felt by non-scientists like the pope who has recently campaigned for more global awareness in the
negative consequences of climate change and the consumerist mentality that promotes it (as cited in Yardley & Goodstein, 2015). ). The few scientists who ignore the signs of global warming seem to often be promoting a lucrative
trade that would be damaged by environmental consciousness. For instance, Moore has advocated for logging and nuclear energy (as cited Thornhill, 2014). Despite the fact that without regulated logging there would be destruction
of our limited forests and thus our oxygen. Furthermore, nuclear energy has proven to be deadly even to one of the most advanced societies in the world– the Japanese– who could not control their own nuclear facilities after a
natural disaster occurred due to global warming People today simply need to turn their televisions on and witness the devastation that climate change is causing. The world is warming and those who continue to defy what is so
visible to everyone else need to be ignored and solutions must be made.

9. Evaluation• Sum up main points
• Reflect on the effect this person has had on your life.
• Give a final opinion or future prediction
• In retrospect, I find difficulty fathoming my current situation without your support.
When I was failing high school you gave me the support and the wisdom to
acknowledge my weaknesses and make a plan of action to overcome them. Once
again I have failed an exam, but I think back to your advice and know what I have
to do. Analyze my mistakes and study until I am prepared and take the exam again.

10. Reflective questions
• Did I use correct spelling and grammar?
• Did I use complete paragraphs?
• Did I use cohesive devices?
• Have I reached the minimum Word count (250 words)