Biology Question

Rubric Assignment

Student Score

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Sophisticated

Competent

Needs work

Introduction

20

Position and exceptions are clearly stated. Organization is completely and clearly outlined and implemented (2 – 3 pts)

Position is clearly stated. Organization of argument is clear in parts or partially described and most implemented (1 – 2 pts)

Position is vague. Organization of argument is missing, vague or inconsistent (0-1 pts)

Research

40

Highly relevant to the argument, is presented accurately and completely. Theory is relevant, accurately described and all relevant components are included (3 – 4 pts)

Research is relevant and mostly accurate and complete. However, there are some unclear components or minor errors. Theory is relevant, accurately described by some components are missing or unclear (1 – 2 pts)

Research selected is not relevant to the argument or is vague and incomplete. Theory is not relevant or only relevant for some aspects, is not clearly articulated and/or has incorrect components (0-1 pts)

Conclusions

20

Conclusion is clearly stated and connections to the research and position are clear and relevant (2 – 3 pts)

Conclusion is clearly stated and connections to the research and position are mostly clear, some aspects may not be connected or minor errors in logic are present (1 – 2 pts)

Conclusion is not clear and the connections to the research are incorrect or unclear or just a repetition of the findings without explanation (0-1 pts)

Writing

20

Paper is coherently organized and the logic is easy to flow. There are no errors and terminology is clearly defined. Writing is clear, concise and persuasive (1 – 2 pts)

Paper is generally well organized and most of the argument. There are only a few minor errors or terms not clearly defined. Writing is clear but lacks conciseness (1 – 2 pts)

Paper is poorly organized and difficult to read. It does not flow logically from one to another. There are several errors and terminology is not or poorly defined. Writing lacks clarity and conciseness (0-1 pts)

Total Score

100%