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Grading Rubric for Bioinformatics Midterm Student:

Points Available

Points Earned

Format: Is the midterm written in the style of a term paper, and does it compare and contrast the two papers read for the assignment?

10

Comprehension: Does the midterm provide evidence that suggests the author comprehends key concepts presented in the papers, including, for example, research questions addressed and major findings?

10

Synthesis: Does the midterm present a combination of ideas that as a whole reflect on the importance/relevance of the papers within its field or for society?

10

Bioinformatics: Does the midterm include discussion of key bioinformatic techniques, software, and/or databases that facilitated the research?

10

Technical: Does the midterm provide evidence that the writer has a fundamental technical understanding of the methods used?

10

Figures: Does the midterm include discussion of key figures that are central to the papers read and present information related to how the binoinformatic methods used enabled the formation of those figures? Is an opinion on the effectiveness/quality of the figures provided?

10

Distinction: Does the midterm provide information that clearly distinguishes the source of the various details discussed?

10

Connection: Does the midterm link the overall importance of the scientific findings with a perspective that has relevance for the writer/reader?

10

Conclusions: Does the midterm provide concluding statements that reflect on the key themes presented in the writing?

10

Writing Style: Is the writing concise? Is it easy to understand, and are logical connections between ideas made? Overall, does the writer use correct spelling and proper grammar?

10

Point Total:

100