on microbial pathogen important to biosecurity

BBS211 – Pathogens and Parasites

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AT2 (30%) Case-Studies Essay & Presentation (1500 ± 10% words)

Criteria Good (70-100%) Satisfactory (69-50%) Unsatisfactory (<50%)

Content and Structure (60%)

- Accurate application of terminology, concepts and principles from BBS211

- Proper introduction of the issue chosen focusing on a microbial pathogen important to Biosecurity

- Comprehensive evaluation and comparison of major points of contrast critical to the chosen issue

- Explicit description of the purpose of the essay: misconceptions, recommendations, solutions

- Appropriate structure to present a logical feed

- Application of some terminology, concepts and principles from BBS211

- Partial introduction of the issue chosen focusing on a microbial pathogen important to Biosecurity

- Broad evaluation and comparison of major points of contrast critical to the chosen issue

- Mention of the purpose of the essay: misconceptions, recommendations, solutions

- Appropriate structure to present a logical feed

- Poor application of terminology, concepts and principles from BBS211

- Poor introduction of the issue chosen focusing on a microbial pathogen important to Biosecurity

- Brief evaluation and comparison of major points of contrast critical to the chosen issue

- No mention or unclear description of the purpose of the essay: misconceptions, recommendations, solutions

- Incorrect structure to present a logical feed

Writing (5%)

- Writing is crisp, clear and succinct

- No spelling and grammar mistakes

- Writing is clear in general and concise with few repetitions of words and ideas

- Few spelling and grammar mistakes

- Misspelled words, incorrect grammar throughout the report

- Improper punctuation makes reading difficult

Resources (5%)

- Use of relevant resources to strongly support arguments

- Read widely beyond the unit selected reading materials

- Use of some good resources to support arguments

- Read beyond the unit selected reading materials

- Use of poor resources to support arguments, or no use of appropriate resources

- Did not read beyond the unit selected reading materials

References (10%)

- Accurately use of referencing conventions

- In-text citations

- Thorough reference list

- Mostly accurately use of referencing conventions

- Some In-text citations

- References are listed

- Lacks accurately use of referencing conventions

- Lacks in-text citations

- Some references listed

Presentation (20%)

- Own words used throughout the presentation - Clear, easy to hear and understand

- Appropriate expression for oral presentation

- Eye contact consistent

- Refrain from use of notes

- All References presented in the last slide

- Own words used throughout some of the presentation - Mostly clear and audible to understand

- Expression for oral presentation - errors do not detract from meaning

- Eye contact but not necessarily inclusive

- Use of notes more than necessary

- Some references presented in the last slide

- Lack of own words used throughout the presentation. - Difficult to understand

- Inappropriate expression for oral presentation

- Little eye contact with the audience

- Overuse of notes (mostly read)

- Lacks references