Research Essay: Water Shortages in South Africa
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ACTIVITY FIVE: [50 marks]
RESEARCH ESSAY
Instructions:
1. Write an essay of 1 1/2 - 2 pages using the subheadings listed below.
2. You will be required to collect/research before you write the final essay.
3. The information collected by you must be brought to class.
4. The final essay MUST be completed in class.
5. The essay MUST be handwritten and in your own words.
6. NOTE: Plagiarism / copying directly of the internet/ copying directly from AI (for example ChatGPT) learner need to attach a copy of the article that they got their information from (Chat GPT/copilot/google), BY NOT DOING SO will result in you receiving a ZERO mark for the essay.
TOPIC: WATER SHORTAGES IN SOUTH AFRICA (North West Province)
1. Cover page - you must design a cover page for your essay. The cover page must highlight the issue of water shortages in South Africa.
2. Relevant Article - you must find an article from a newspaper / internet that highlights the issue of Water Shortages in South Africa. The article must be attached to your research. You MUST summarize the article.
3. You will use the following sub-headings:
3.1 Causes of water shortages in South Africa.
- You must discuss the economic, social and environmental factors causing water shortages in South Africa.
3.2 Impacts of water shortages in South Africa
- You must discuss the economic, social and environmental impacts water shortages in South Africa.
3.3 Strategies to address water scarcity in South Africa
- You must discuss at least 4 strategies that can be used to address water shortages in South Africa.
- You MUST include strategies by Governments and local communities.
3.4 Conclusion.
3.5 Bibliography.
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Essay Overview
Topic: Water Shortages in South Africa (North West Province)
Length: 1.5 to 2 Pages
Format: Handwritten & In-person
First, take note of the preparation phase. You need to research and collect information before coming to class. crucially, if you use AI or internet sources, you must attach a copy of the original article or output to avoid a zero mark.
Now, let's look at the structure. Your essay needs a cover page and a summary of a relevant article from a news source. Then, you'll dive into the main sections.
Section 3.1: Causes
Discuss factors behind the shortage:
- Economic: Infrastructure funding or maintenance.
- Social: Population growth or urbanization.
- Environmental: Drought and climate change.
For the impacts in section three point two, you should explore how these shortages affect the people and the land.
Section 3.2: Impacts
Describe the results of water scarcity:
- Economic: Crop failure and livestock loss.
- Social: Health risks and daily living challenges.
- Environmental: Ecosystem degradation.
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