Prenatal Essay

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Content

48 to 53 points

The reflection essay exceeds the following content requirements:

At least two scientific arguments that support the idea that life begins at conception and two scientific arguments that life begins later in development are presented. A thoughtful analysis/reflection is also included. At least 500, but not more than 800 words are included.

38 to 47 points

The reflection essay meets content requirements:

At least two scientific arguments that support the idea that life begins at conception and two scientific arguments that life begins later in development are presented. A thoughtful analysis/reflection is also included. At least 500, but not more than 800 words are included.

1 to 37 points

The reflection essay does not meet minimum content requirements.

At least two scientific arguments that support the idea that life begins at conception and two scientific arguments that life begins later in development are presented. A thoughtful analysis/reflection is also included. At least 500, but not more than 800 words are included.

0 points

Not present.

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Formatting and Mechanics

20 to 22 points

The essay exceeds these structure requirements:

No direct quotes are included.

All information is communicated in the student’s own words.

The source of paraphrased ideas is identified with an APA formatted citation and reference.

If a quotation is included it is properly identified according to current APA standards.

At least four citations are included.

Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used to create a clear expression of ideas.

15 to 19 points

The essay meets these structure requirements:

No direct quotes are included.

All information is communicated in the student’s own words.

The source of paraphrased ideas is identified with an APA formatted citation and reference.

If a quotation is included it is properly identified according to current APA standards.

At least four citations are included.

Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used to create a clear expression of ideas.

1 to 14 points

The essay does not meet minimum structure requirements:

No direct quotes are included.

All information is communicated in the student’s own words.

The source of paraphrased ideas is identified with an APA formatted citation and reference.

If a quotation is included it is properly identified according to current APA standards.

At least four citations are included.

Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used to create a clear expression of ideas.

0 points

Not present.