Reducing Carbon Footprint

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Assignment Instructions: Step 1: Choose a point of view. The first thing you need to do is decide which point of view you will take: position #1 or #2 below. Remember that you will want to consider not only the impacts of food on climate change and our carbon footprint, but sustainable and secure access to food for the population. Think of the whole system! Yes, both diet and distance are important but for the sake of this assignment, you are going to decide which you feel is the best way to move forward in our human-environment system.   Position #1: The best way to reduce the carbon footprint of food and support the population is to focus on what we eat (dietary choices).  Position #2: The best way to reduce the carbon footprint of food and support the population is to focus on where the food we eat comes from (locally sourced).  Step 2: Research. Once you have decided on a point of view, you will need to spend time researching your argument in support of your view. It may be helpful to consider how you would rebut arguments from the opposing side. This has become a popular discussion topic with academics, farmers, consumers, and the like, taking to different mediums to express their views. Some of these perspectives have been provided here to help you get started. It is expected that additional research also be undertaken to support your assignment.  Supporting Position #1: You want to reduce the carbon footprint of your food? Focus on what you eat, not whether your food is local by Hannah Ritchie https://ourworldindata.org/food-choice-vs-eating-local  Supporting Motion #2: Twitter thread from Dr. Ryan Katz-Rosene, Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa in response to the Ritchie article https://twitter.com/ryankatzrosene/status/1222011612707639296  Step 3: Write your persuasive paper. You are to prepare a formal persuasive paper. You may write from whichever perspective you wish, position #1 or #2. You should have a brief introduction with a strong thesis statement (the point you are going to prove with all your researched evidence), a well-organized and researched body, a conclusion, and should show that you understand the broader issues, both pro and con. Remember you want to argue why this option is best. The Structure of Your Assignment: This is a persuasive research paper and should use a variety of sources and facts to support your points but must include some academic articles too. It must be typed and should be approximately 1000 to 1200 words, which is about 3 pages single-spaced (not including a title page and reference list). Each entry in your reference list should be cited using APA referencing style. If you are unsure how to properly reference, review the resources provided by Laurier Writing Services. Remember to include intext citations throughout your reflection. Font: Times New Roman (12-point font) Referencing: APA style Page Limit: 1000 to 1200 words (~3 pages single-spaced) Other: Title page, reference list, and page numbers MUST HAVE Academic Articles. A strong thesis statement 3 supporting ideas supporting one of the positions as its a persuasive research paper.