Intro Bio Outline

Evaluation Criteria

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Points Earned

Outline Format

(4 points)

These are the required format criteria:

· Alphanumeric sequence

· Sections indented and aligned

· Logical order of sections

· Brief phrases used

4 points

Outline is formatted with all required criteria.

3 points

Outline is formatted with three required criteria

.

< 3 points

Outline is formatted with two or less required criteria.

· Or -

Outline is not formatted.

Introduction Section

(15 points)

These are the minimum required subsections:

· Common and scientific names

· Geographic range

· Specific location (country, state, city)

· Specific location biome

15 points

Introduction section contains all four required subsections at minimum.

Factual and specific information about each subsection is present.

14 - 12 points

Introduction section contains three of required subsections; or the scientific name is not written properly

Some factual and specific information about each subsection is present, but more is needed to adequately discuss.

11 - 9 points

Introduction section contains two of the required subsections.

Factual and specific information about each subsection is not present.

< 9 points

Introduction section contains one of the required subsections.

· or -

Introduction section is absent.

Content Sections

(50 points)

These are the required minimum content sections:

· Background

· Life cycle

· Structure & Function

· Evolution

· Additional Interests

**Each section should have a minimum of two subsections

50 - 45 points

Outline contains all five main sections.

Each section contains two subsections at minimum.

Factual, detailed and specific information about each subsection is present.

44 - 40 points

Outline contains at least three of the five main sections at minimum.

Most sections contain two subsections at minimum.

Information about each subsection is somewhat specific.

39 - 30 points

Outline contains at least two of five main sections.

Two or less sections contain two subsections.

Information about each subsection is somewhat specific.

< 29 points

Outline contains one of the five main sections.

Subsections lacking in number or substance. Information about each subsection is not specific.

Conclusion Section

(15 points)

These are the required minimum content sections:

Four to six bullet points are present

15 points

Conclusion section is present in the outline with this section with four to six bullet points that sum up the main points from the outline.

<12 points

Conclusion section is present in the outline with less than three bullet points that sum up the main points from the outline.

Conclusion sections are present in the outline with multiple errors.

< 10 points

Conclusion section not present in the outline.

Reference Citation Page (6 points)

These are the required minimum content sections:

Five references listed on the citation page, properly formatted.

6 points

Five references properly formatted

5 points

Four references properly formatted

<5 points

Three or less references properly formatted

Writing: Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation

(10 points)

10 points

Writing errors are not present.

9 - 8 points

Some grammar/spelling errors but they do not take away from outline content and clarity.

7 - 6 points

Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors impair readability/ comprehension.

< 5 points

Numerous writing errors are present. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors severely impair readability/ comprehension.

Note on citations internal to the outline: Failure to properly reference facts, figures and other information can result in up to no credit for this assignment and a teachable moment about plagiarism/academic dishonesty. A second instance may lead to a notice sent to the registrar for academic dishonesty.