Q Assignment | Graded Associated Objectives • Apply paraphrasing Assignment Guidelines On a Word document, paraphrase each of the following passages. Each paraphrased passage should not exceed the word count of the original passage. 1. Our journey leads us out of the charming historic district of Savannah, Georgia. As we begin to head north and approach Bay Street, be sure to look towards the river and take enough time to appreciate one of the most scenic and captivating roads in the area. The visible expanse of natural water, coupled with statuesque oak and pine trees that host many of the local Osprey, leave no doubt as to why so many new settlers saw its potential as a homestead. This beautiful road provides a fitting backdrop to one of three historic landmarks in the city. As you wind your way down the cobbled street, just before you reach the canal, you will find Lawndale, an imposing home that is one of the last remaining examples of Queen Anne architecture in the area. (136 words) (Anonymous) 2. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a distinctive market differentiator. Consumers are attracted to companies that are committed to corporate social responsibility. Keeping all things constant, customers are more likely to choose a company with higher CSR performance that aligns with their core values and preferences. CSR enhances the reputation and credibility of a firm and deepens customer loyalty and trust. High-performing CSR companies attract more loyal customers who are less price-elastic, and therefore the firm is able to charge a premium, which, in turn, increases profit margins and drives more opportunities to expand growth options and invest in product innovation. The empirical results do, in fact, show that high CSR performance increases the positive effect on the quantity and economic value of innovation and growth investment opportunities. (127 words) (Amyx, 2020) 3. Over the decades, river dolphins have faced extinction due to habitat loss, hunting by humans, and naturally low numbers. Also, many river dolphins possess very poor eyesight; some are considered blind, which can lead to unfortunate encounters with humans or human-made objects, such as boats or fishing nets. This prospect is very disturbing to many scientists not only due to the fact that these creatures are facing extinction, but also due to the uneasy reality that, given the steady decline of these creatures, putting a stop to it before they are extinct is extremely difficult. (95 words) (McNamara, 2018) 4. In sport, there is often an ideal body image that suggests improved performance, and this may be one of the reasons that athletes are at increased risk of disordered eating. A shot putter may feel the need to have a large muscular physique, or a distance runner may feel the need to have a slight build because they believe that this will give them a competitive advantage. Performance thinness is a term used to describe the idea that performance is enhanced with lower body fat and lower body weight, as in a gymnast or distance runner, whereas drive for muscularity is a term for preoccupation with being muscular and lean, as in a weightlifter. If an athlete begins to have an inappropriate relationship with eating to attain this ideal image, then they are at risk for disordered eating. (139 words) (Knapp et al., 2014) 5. Climate is always changing. However, many of the observed changes are beyond what can be explained by the natural variability of the climate. It is clear from extensive scientific evidence that the dominant cause of the rapid change in climate of the past half-century is human-induced increases in the amount of atmospheric greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO2), chlorofluorocarbons, methane, and nitrous oxide. The most important of these over the long term is CO2, whose concentration in the atmosphere is rising principally as a result of fossil-fuel combustion and deforestation. While large amounts of CO2 enter and leave the atmosphere through natural processes, these human activities are increasing the total amount in the air and oceans. Approximately half of the CO2 put into the atmosphere through human activity in the past 250 years has been taken up by the ocean and terrestrial biosphere, with the other half remaining in the atmosphere. (151 words) (American Meteorology Society, 2012) Parameters • Each paraphrased passage should not exceed the word count of the original passage • Use APA formatting • Resources are not required • See the assignment rubric below for more details Assignment due: Sunday at 11:59 p.m. ET Plagiarism You are expected to write primarily in your own voice, using paraphrase, summary, and synthesis techniques when integrating information from class and outside sources. Use an author’s exact words only when the language is especially vivid, unique, or needed for technical accuracy. Failure to do so may result in charges of academic dishonesty. Overusing an author’s exact words, such as including block quotations to meet word counts, may lead your readers to conclude that you lack appropriate comprehension of the subject matter or that you are neither an original thinker nor a skillful writer. References American Meteorology Society. (2012). Climate change. https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/about-ams/ams-statements/archive-statements-of-the-ams/climate-change1/ Amyx, S. (2020). How commitment to CSR improves the bottom line. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2020/04/14/how-commitment-to-csr-improves-the-bottom-line/?sh=724672a32944 Knapp, J., Aerni, G., & Anderson, J. (2014). Eating disorders in female athletes: Use of screening tools. Current Sports Medicine Reports, (13)4: 214-218. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000074. https://journals.lww.com/acsm-csmr/fulltext/2014/07000/eating_disorders_in_female_athletes__use_of.9.aspx McNamara, J. (2018). Where do dolphins live? Maybe we can understand them better. Dolphin World. https://dolphinworld.org/where-do-dolphins-live/ Rubric EMG 4005 Week 2 Assignment Rubric EMG 4005 Week 2 Assignment Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent 20 to >18.0 pts Level 5 Content is highly relevant and informative; remains on topic. 18 to >16.0 pts Level 4 Content is relevant and informative; may stray slightly off topic one time. 16 to >13.0 pts Level 3 Content is mostly relevant and informative; may stray off topic one or two times. 13 to >10.0 pts Level 2 Content is somewhat relevant and informative; may stray off topic a few times. 10 to >0 pts Level 1 Content is often irrelevant; information may be noticeably incorrect and/or off topic. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTasks 18 to >16.0 pts Level 5 All areas of the assigned tasks are addressed and proficiently completed. 16 to >13.0 pts Level 4 Most or all areas of the assigned tasks are addressed and competently completed. 13 to >10.0 pts Level 3 Some areas of the assigned tasks may be missing or incomplete; completed tasks are fairly well done. 10 to >7.0 pts Level 2 A few areas of the assigned tasks may be missing; completed tasks may need work. 7 to >0 pts Level 1 The assigned tasks may be mostly incomplete or poorly done. 18 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAccuracy 7 to >6.0 pts Level 5 Accuracy is excellent and close attention to detail is clearly evident in all parts of the assignment. 6 to >4.0 pts Level 4 Most of the assignment is accurate and shows good attention to detail. 4 to >2.0 pts Level 3 Most of the assignment is fairly accurate and shows fair attention to detail. 2 to >1.0 pts Level 2 Several areas of the assignment may be slightly lacking in accuracy and/or attention to detail. 1 to >0 pts Level 1 Most of the assignment is clearly inaccurate and lacks attention to detail. 7 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics 5 to >4.0 pts Level 5 Writing is clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are excellent. Punctuation usage is correct, and there are no spelling errors. 4 to >3.0 pts Level 4 Writing is mostly clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are strong and mostly correct. There are a few minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling. 3 to >2.0 pts Level 3 Writing is somewhat clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are fairly strong and mostly correct. There are a few minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling. 2 to >1.0 pts Level 2 Writing lacks clarity and/or conciseness. May have minor problems with sentence structure and some grammatical errors, as well as several minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling. 1 to >0 pts Level 1 Writing lacks clarity and conciseness. May have several serious problems with sentence structure and grammar. There are numerous major or minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling. 5 pts Total Points: 50