Write a brief description of Invasive species
For our second writing-to-learn exercise, you will write a brief description of your species(Invasive species). The main purpose of this assignment is to practice using APA citations. You will write two paragraphs (about 150-200 words) describing some basic background information on your species using the guidelines outlined below:
STEP 1-FIND A SOURCE:
For this assignment, I need you to describe 3 basic background facts about your species using at least one reputable source. You will need to cite that source using parenthetical citations AND a full citation at the end of your paragraph. Citations must be in APA format. Write your description using your own words Be sure you are correctly paraphrasing the information. DO NOT use direct quotes on this assignment.
Choose ONE source from one of the government organizations below. You may also use a source that one of the below websites lists as a reference or linked resource:
• Endangered species:
o IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: http://www.iucnredlist.org/
o U.S. Fish and Wildlife: https://www.fws.gov/endangered/species/us-species.html
• Invasive species:
o Center for Invasive Species and
Ecosystem Health: https://www.invasive.org/
o USDA National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC):
https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/species-type
o U.S. Fish and Wildlife: https://www.fws.gov/invasives/index.html
o Invasive Species in Louisiana (BTNEP): https://invasivespecies.btnep.org/invasive-species/invasives-in-the-b-t/
STEP 2-SUBMIT YOUR SPECIES DESCRIPTION:
You will need to post your species description using the link titled “WTL 2: Species Description” on Moodle by midnight on Monday, February 25th. This assignment is worth 15 points.
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