Unit 5 - Central Dogma Assignment

CRITERIA

Deficient

(0 Points)

Proficient

(1 Points)

Exemplary

(2 Points)

Points Possible

1.

Defines the central dogma of molecular biology.

Does not define the central dogma of molecular biology.

Inaccurately defines the central dogma of molecular biology.

Accurately defines the central dogma of molecular biology.

2

2.

Describes the process of transcription.

Does not describe the process of transcription.

Incorrectly describes the process of transcription or does not describe it completely.

Correctly describes the process of transcription or indicates the molecules involved (i.e. enzyme, substrate, product).

2

3.

Describes the process of translation.

Does not describe the process of translation.

Incorrectly describes the process of translation or does not describe it completely.

Correctly describes the process of transcription or indicates the molecules involved (i.e. enzyme, substrate, product).

2

4.

Indicates where transcription and translation occur in a cell.

Does not indicate where transcription and translation occur in a cell.

Incorrectly indicates where transcription and translation occur in a cell.

Correctly indicates where transcription and translation occur in a cell.

2

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

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

Total Points:

12