Climate Change Response Paper
Dimension		Comments			Points Available	Points Earned*
Content:					7.00
The paper is 525 to 700 words long and covers all key elements in a substantive way:			Yes	No
•	Explains how scientists learn about past global temperatures and climates.
•	Explains the greenhouse effect.
•	Identifies greenhouse gases and their role in current climate change.
•	Discusses one piece of data that scientists offer to show that the climate is changing globally.
•	Describes one or more expected impacts of climate change in your area.
•	Cites credible sources for the information presented in the paper.

Organization:					1.50
•	Organization	Exemplary: * The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow. * Subsequent sections develop and support the central theme.
•	Sentences and Transitions	Exemplary: * Sentences are strong throughout the paper.
Mechanics:					1.50
•	Grammar and Spelling	Exemplary: * All words spelled correctly. * No grammar errors. * No capitalization errors.
•	Format	Exemplary: * The paper or presentation, references, and citations alight with APA guidelines and have no format errors. * Format of paper is easy to read. * Student's name appears on the first page. * Images are appropriate.
•	Scholarly Tone	Exemplary: * The paper avoids clichés, colloquial terms, contractions, and informal phrases.
Percent Quotations in the Summary (if over 10%):			0%
Subtotals					10.00	0.00
Days Late			0		0.00	0.00
Totals					10.00	0.00

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