GEO 3113 – Assignment – Contemporary Geographic Issues Essay During the semester, you will research a contemporary geographic issue in one world region and complete a three-page essay in which you will develop your own educated opinion about the issue.

This guide will help you complete this assignment.

Instructions for Paper – 100 points

1. Identify a Contemporary Geographic Issue in your selected world region. Conduct independent research to complete the essay, finding sources that allow you complete the steps below:

2. Your three page essay must include the following elements: • A brief summary contemporary issue including a thesis statement that captures the central tension in the geographic issue and its potential resolution(s). • A discussion of the historical background to the issue that connects decisions, trends, and major actors in the past to present problems.

• A comparison and evaluation of the different perspectives or vantage points on the event/issue/problem.

• A conclusion where you express your educated opinion and suggestions for constructive ways to address the issue.

3. Your essay should be formatted as follows: • Name, date, and title of essay should be on the first page, single spaced, on the left hand

side.

• Lines are double spaced • Margins set to 1” – top, bottom, right, and left • Font type set to only Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, or Times New Roman. Font size set to 12 pt. • Cite sources parenthetically using the Chicago (Turabian) style. Provide works cited on a

separate page.

Selected World Region: Europe