Ecosystem and Community Structure
GRADING RUBICS FOR FINAL PAPER=====
Provides an Introduction That States the Ecosystem Selection and Includes an Overview of The Topics to be Discussed in the Paper
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Provides a thorough introduction that clearly states the ecosystem selection and includes a complete overview of the all of the topics to be discussed in the paper.
Describes the Physical Structure of the Selected Ecosystem and Explains How These Factors Come Together to Create the Ecosystem
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly describes the physical structure of the selected ecosystem and fully explains how these factors come together to create the ecosystem.
Describes the Biological Structure of the Selected Ecosystem and Explains How These Living Forms Come Together to Shape the Selected Ecosystem
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly describes the biological structure of the selected ecosystem and fully explains how these living forms come together to shape the selected ecosystem.
Analyzes the Function of the Selected Ecosystem and Explains how the Physical and Biological Structure are Related to the Ecosystem’s Productivity
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly analyzes the function of the selected ecosystem and comprehensively explains how the physical and biological structure are related to the ecosystem’s productivity.
Explains the Process of Succession in the Selected Ecosystem
Total: 1.50
Distinguished - Comprehensively and accurately explains the process of succession in the selected ecosystem.
Describes One Mutualistic Interaction in the Selected Ecosystem and Explains Each Species Contribution and Benefit
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly describes one mutualistic interaction in the selected ecosystem and comprehensively explains each species contribution and benefit.
Describes One Predator-Prey Interaction (or plant-herbivore interaction) and Explains how this Interaction Impacts the Community as a Whole
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Accurately and thoroughly describes one predator-prey interaction (or plant-herbivore interaction) and comprehensively explains how this interaction impacts the community as a whole.
Evaluates the Magnitude of Human Impact on the Selected Ecosystem
Total: 2.50
Distinguished - Accurately and comprehensively evaluates the magnitude of human impact on the selected ecosystem.
Predicts Whether the Species and Their Interactions Presented Will be Able to Adapt to Negative Human Impacts Discussed
Total: 3.00
Distinguished - Logically predicts whether the species and their interactions presented will be able to adapt to negative human impacts discussed.
Provides a Summary Paragraph that Reviews all of the Main Points in the Paper and Then Draws a Logical Conclusion
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive summary paragraph that reviews all of the main points in the paper and then draws a logical conclusion.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Written Communication: APA Formatting
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Written Communication: Page Requirement
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.