Unit 3 - Metabolism Assignment
Assignment for BIO120 Concepts in Biology
Unit 3 Plant Processes
Due: Midnight Sunday of Unit 3
Describe one of the following processes: glycolysis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, or the Calvin Cycle.
The paper should be at least 400- 500 words (~ 1 double-spaced, APA formatted page)..
Students: Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.
Evaluation Rubric for Unit 3 Plant Processes
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CRITERIA |
Deficient (0 Points) |
Proficient (1 Points) |
Exemplary (2 Points) |
Points Possible |
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1. |
Describes overall reaction and role of the process. |
Does not describe overall reaction and role of the process. |
Does not adequately describe overall reaction and role of the process. |
Adequately describes overall reaction and role of the process. |
2 |
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2. |
Indicates where process occurs in the cell. |
Does not indicate where process occurs in the cell. |
Incorrectly indicates where process occurs in the cell. |
Indicates where process occurs in the cell. |
2 |
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3. |
Identifies molecules involved in the process |
Does not indicate any molecules involved in the process. |
Lists most of the molecules involved in the process. |
Lists all of the molecules involved in the process. |
2 |
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4. |
Describes each steps of the process |
Does not describe the steps of the process. |
Does not accurately describe all of the steps of the process. |
Accurately describe all of the steps of the process. |
2 |
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5. |
Grammar, spelling, and formatting |
The essay does NOT follow the APA format guidelines or contains more than six grammatical errors or misspellings. |
The essay follows the APA format guidelines but contains three to six grammatical errors or misspellings. |
The essay follows the APA format guidelines and contains no more than three grammatical errors or misspellings. |
2 |
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6. |
Clear and professional writing |
Writing is not well-organized or cannot be easily followed or understood. Uses choppy or rambling sentences. |
Writing is organized and can be followed, The essay contains effective transitions between sentences |
Writing is clear, professional, and well-organized. Essay is can be easily followed and uses effective transitions between sentences |
2 |
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Total Points: |
12 |