COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Subject Code/Title: THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

Semester/A.Y: 1st / 2020 – 2022
Professor: Mr. Fernando V. Alarcon Jr., LPT
Section/Schedule: CRIM 2C, FRIDAY 10:00-1:00

ACTIVITY 4.1 Critical Essay on Global Population and Mobility

Instructions: You are tasked to do a 3-paragraph essay answering the question, “Is
population growth a blessing or curse?” Use the 3rd page below in writing your
text. Do not forget to include citations and supporting ideas on your paper. A
rubric is provided to you as your guide in writing your first activity.

Note: THIS IS A GRADED ACTIVITY.

Deadline of submission is on January 17, 2021 until 11:00 pm only.
Upload your finished essay in my email address with a file name,
SURNAME_CRIM 2C. There is no need to rush yourself in submitting
the paper early. It will only affect the quality of your essay. I advise that
you take your time in writing your paper.

Upload the file here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e4DQiUFys0CiuxdAZAxJXVMr2AgHk
Vg9?usp=sharing

Should you have any clarifications or concerns, you may send me a message in
my email address, perdi.alarcon@gmail.com. Just include your full name and
the section you are in. Be safe!

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 TEACHER’S
RUBRIC POINTS SCORE
COMMENTS
CONTENT
a. The connection of
every details is visible
b. The text is timely and
relevant to/with
25 pts
today’s issue.
c. Proper sequence of
ideas and information
are observed.

CITATIONS/REFERENC
ES
a. The students used
updated citations or
references in
supporting ideas in
the text.
b. The sources are 15 pts
reliable and made the
text clear and easy to
understand.
c. The writers/authors
are/were recognized in
the text.

GRAMMAR/FORM
a. Observed proper
punctuation marks in
writing the text.
10 pts
b. Followed the format
set by the instructor.
c. Cleanliness of the text.

TOTAL 50 pts

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Name: REYNALDO TURTONA Date Submitted:

Year and Section: BS CRIMINOLOGY 2C Professor: MR. FERNANDO ALARCON

Is a population growth is blessing or a curse?

Population has always been anchored to life. And life is the most wonderful gift we
received from our creator. The question on population growth as a blessing or a curse has nevers
been a hard question to ask because I firmly believe that population as the front line of the word
life is always a blessing. Population as a curse depends on how the government official with
manage the resources to be provided to the people.
Philippines as one of the country with ever growing population has faced a major
population crisis. Around two millions Filipinos are added to the Philippine population every year.
Population growth in the country is slowing, but Filipinos continue to significantly increase in
number, around two millions every year. Family Planning program plays a crucial role in
reducing poverty as it enables couples to plan and invest in their children better.
More people means more manpower and more resources. To consider that Filipinos
are one of the most competent and skilled people in the world, we can never say that Filipinos
population growth is a curse because it is always a blessing.

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