Chapter Essays:

In each third of the semester prior to the exam, you will submit TWO analytical essays from the Geography and Public Policy (GPP) box found within the textbook chapters assigned for that section of the course, except for chapters 1, 4 and 13; for example, the GPP box for chapter 2 is located on page 46, the GPP for chapter 3 is on page 82. Only one “Question to Consider” need be selected from each GPP box. For Chapter 1 you will discuss the contribution of a noted geographer or explorer to the field of geography or to our knowledge of the world. For Chapter 13 you will discuss the neighborhood in which you live as a “region” using the definition discussed in Chapter 13. For Chapter 4 you will discuss the interrelationship between the temperature of the oceans and global climate. Every essay must have a title and the first sentence must state the book edition, chapter number, and the question number being discussed. It is not necessary to repeat the question but its essence should be reflected in the first paragraph. Each essay must be typed and have a minimum length of one full page not counting the restated question (1.5 line spacing with 1" margins). Maximum length is two pages. Short and long essays will be returned ungraded, as will hand-written essays.