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As you continue your studies of environmental science, it is important to consider how you see your future self in the field of environmental science. A strong statement of purpose can contribute to securing a career that is meaningful to you and your professional goals. In a statement of purpose, you can highlight your unique expertise, areas of professional interest, and career goals. The statement of purpose you develop in this assignment could serve as a deliverable to show future employers, or it could even be slightly modified for use as a cover letter.

Create the following:

• A 300- to 500-word statement discussing your statement of purpose in the field of environmental science
• A 1- to 2-minute video introduction (something similar to a power point type video)

Include the following in your statement of purpose:

• Professional narrative:
• Who are you as an environmental scientist?
• How might you use policies and strategies to maintain biodiversity?
• Previous experience: How has your environmental worldview changed as you learned about ecosystems and the policies available to maintain biodiversity?
• Research or career interest: Why are you interested in pursuing environmental science as a discipline and career?
• Uniqueness and special attributes: What unique skills, knowledge, and viewpoints might you bring to the field of environmental science?

Include the following in your video introduction:

• A statement of purpose and professional introduction of yourself as an environmental scientist
• A short summary of the following parts of your statement of purpose:
• Professional narrative
• Previous experience
• Research or career interest
• Uniqueness and special attributes