the fisheries along the east coast of Canada and the United States have faced many challenges. The history of the Cod industry in eastern Canada and northern New England has especially gone through difficult times over the last several decades. Please explain what has happened and the impact of these changes on the people that live there.

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Three resources are used: 1) quotes from two research articles, 2) material from the textbook, and 3) two terms in bold print from the corresponding chapter(s) in the textbook. Demonstrated a critical analysis of the topic as evidenced by specific content quotes cited from two outside articles with the name of the author and year of the article properly cited. The articles come from peer reviewed journals (See_Peer_Reviewed (Refereed) Articles & Journals) and not magazines or web sites. No web resource is used, unless the web resource is based on a Peer Reviewed Journal. Also cites material from the textbook, with page number (s). Finally, correctly uses two terms, highlighted in bold, from all of the bold faced terms in the textbook. The text of the paper does not exceed 1000 words (about the length of a one page, single spaced essay) but is greater than 800 words. All references are correctly cited at the end of the essay (References and title are not counted in word page limit).
(25 pts.) Revealed an adequate understanding of the topic. Provided justification/explanation by citing one outside magazine or non peer reviewed article. No web resource is used. Material from the textbook (with page number) is cited. Uses examples to support argument. Did not cite reference properly either in the reference section or within the body of the text. The text exceeds 1200 words or is less than 600 words. All references are cited but there are one or two errors in the citation at the end of the essay (References and title are not counted in word page limit). (21 pts.)
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