Research Paper on DNA computing

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Rubric  for the ITEC 625 Individual Research Paper
Criteria (Weight)	4	3	2	1	Score	Multiplier	Total
1. Knowledge and Understanding of Computer Systems Architecture (60%) Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter	Paper reflects a strong depth of knowledge and understanding of computer systems architecture concepts. Information presented is accurate and relevant.	Paper reflects an adequate depth of knowledge and understanding of computer systems architecture concepts. Minor inaccuracies were noted and the information was generally relevant.	Paper reflects a limited depth of knowledge and understanding of computer systems architecture concepts. Several inaccuracies were noted and some irrelevant material was present.	Paper reflects a lack of knowledge and understanding of computer systems architecture concepts..  The paper is fraught with inaccurate information that was often irrelevant.		15	0
2. Writing Style (20%)  Illustrates communication skills dealing with writing	Word choice is consistently precise and accurate. The tone is consistently professional and appropriate for a scholarly paper. The writing is free or almost free of errors.	Word choice is acceptable. The tone is generally professional. For the most part, it is appropriate for a scholarly paper. There are occasional errors, but they do not represent a major distraction or obscure meaning.	Word choice is merely adequate, and the range of words is limited. Some words are used inappropriately. The tone is not consistently appropriate for a scholarly paper. The writing has many errors, and the reader is distracted by them.	Many words are used inappropriately, confusing the reader. The tone is inappropriate.  It is not a scholarly paper. There are so many errors that meaning is obscured.  The reader is confused.		5	0
3. References (10%) Measures the depth and quality of research	References are scholarly, primarily peer-reviewed professional journals or other approved sources (e.g., official government documents).  The reader is confident that the information and ideas can be trusted.	References are broad and varied.  Most references are scholarly.  The reader is uncertain of the reliability of a few of the sources.	Most of the references are from sources that are not peer- reviewed and have uncertain reliability (e.g., wikis and blogs).  The reader doubts the accuracy of much of the material presented.	There are virtually no sources that are professionally reliable. The reader seriously doubts the value of the material.		2.5	0
4. APA Format (10%)  Determines the level of compliance with the latest APA Style Manual	APA format is used accurately and consistently particularly on the "References" page.	APA format is used with minor errors.	There are frequent errors in APA format.	Format of the “References” page and other elements are not recognizable as APA.		2.5	0
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