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Environmental Chemistry Research Paper and Presentation Rubric

Criteria
Introduction / Thesis

Incomplete (0-4)
-weak introduction of topic; environmental factors incomplete or missing

Satisfactory (5-6)
-adequate introduction that states topic and some of the environmental factors

Good (7-8)
-proficient introduction that states background information, topic, environmental factors.

Outstanding (9-10)
-exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and states background information, topic, and all environmental factors in proper order -paper is exceptionally researched, detailed, and scientifically accurate. Trustworthy, non-biased sources are used with proper citations. -exceptionally critical, relevant and consistent connections between topics and biological concepts. Thorough analysis covers all areas. -exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough development of subtopics that support thesis with excellent transition b/w paragraphs -excellent summary of topic (with no new information) & all subtopics in proper order with concluding ideas that leave an impact on reader -paper is very concise, clear, with consistently proper grammar, spelling and paragraphing -Clear, concise presentation. Well organized, formatted. Appropriate use of visual aids. Did not read directly from slides. -proper, detailed APA format always used in alphabetical order with all sources shown .

Pts
/10

Quality of Information / Evidence

-limited information on topic with lack of research, details or historically accurate evidence -limited connections made between topics and biological concepts

Biological analysis

Organization / Development of Ideas

Conclusion

-paper lacks clear and logical development of ideas with weak transition b/w ideas and paragraphs -lack of summary of topic & subtopics with weak concluding ideas

-some aspects of paper is researched with some accurate evidence from limited sources with some citations - some connections made between topics and biological concepts; contains incomplete or missing areas -somewhat clear and logical development of subtopics with adequate transitions b/w paragraphs -adequate summary of topic and some subtopics with some final concluding ideas

-paper is well researched in detail with accurate & critical evidence from a variety of sources. -consistent connections made between topics and biological concepts; few incomplete areas -clear and logical subtopic order that supports thesis with good transitions b/w paragraphs -good summary of topic and all subtopics with clear concluding ideas

/10

/20

/10

/10

Language Conventions

Presentation

- inconsistent grammar, spelling and paragraphing throughout paper - No presentation given or incomplete presentation given.

-paper has some errors in grammar, spelling and paragraphing - Presentation lacking many details from paper. Missing visual aids. Presenter only read from slides. - APA formatting rules not followed for bibliography.

-paper is clear, with mostly proper grammar, spelling and paragraphing -Presentation not clear in all areas. Presenter read heavily from slides.

/10

/20

Bibliography

-No bibliography included.

-mostly proper APA format used in alphabetical order with all sources shown.

/10

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