GEOLOGY
Rubric for Research Paper
Length of Paper
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1) Concise 2) Double spaced 3) Times New Roman 12pt font 4) At least five (5) pages total, but not to exceed eight (8)
Language
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Used correct grammar, spelling, and all paragraphs written in 3rd person except Paragraph 5.
Paper format & Content
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Followed instructions on template. Included all the following paragraphs: 1) Introduction 2) Why Some Agree That Hydraulic Fracturing IS NOT causing earthquakes 3) Why Some Agree That Hydraulic Fracturing IS causing earthquakes 4) Discussion Board Forum Teamwork Reflection 5) Summary
Critical Thinking
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Answered ALL questions from Paragraph 5 in template. In reference to paragraph 5: 1) Interpret and evaluate article evidence 2) Explore different sides of the issues 3) Question assumptions
Evidence
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Used Four (4) Articles. Two (2) from each discussion board.
APA
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Used correct APA format for citations at end of paper (this is the last page of your paper). Used in-text citations. • Cite your sources = NO plagiarism