Preventing breast cancer

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Bio 10 - Foothill Paper Grading Rubric (100 points) *Instructor has the ability to mark final grades a point higher or lower than what is marked on each rubric section

A. Comprehension and Execution of Topic (40 Points)

<23 points 24 points 28 points 32 points 40 points

Paper reflects little to no logical sense. Provides minimal

support or evidence. Question is not

addressed. Does not make connections between the sub-

topics.

Paper minimally addresses the topic in

a mildly coherent fashion. Paper reflects minimal logical sense. Provides weak support or evidence. Does not

make connections between sub-topics.

Provides a moderately rigorous analysis of

the topic that reflects basic logical sense and

is coherently presented. Provides moderately strong,

convincing support or evidence from

research.

Addresses the question fairly

rigorously. Paper is fairly logical &

coherently presented. Provides fairly strong,

convincing support from research. Makes

somewhat clear connections between

the sub-topics.

Provides a very rigorous analysis that reflects very strong logical sense and is

coherently presented. Provides very strong, convincing support.

Makes clear connections between

the sub-topics. Paper is well

developed and written in a scientific tone.

B. Research Quality (30 Points)

10 Points 15 Points 21 Points 25 Points 30 Points

Only uses personal opinion, non-scholarly sources and/or web pages. Literature is not correctly cited within the text or at the end in the literature cited section. Uses direct quotes. No comparison made between developed/developing nations.

Uses only 1 to 2 peer- reviewed journals. Literature is not correctly cited within the text or at the end in the literature cited section. Uses direct quotes. No comparison made between developed/developing nations.

Uses 2-3 peer reviewed journal articles, but only discusses them briefly. Uses direct quotes. Lists findings without integration. Literature is not correctly cited within the text and/or at the end in the literature cited section in CSE Name-Year Style.

Uses 3-4 peer reviewed journals with <5 overall reputable sources. Accurately presents current research findings/data. Attempts to integrate the results and uses all studies cited to support the writing prompts. All literature is correctly cited within the text and at the end in the literature cited section in CSE Name- Year Style.

Has a minimum of 5 reputable resources. Uses 5 peer reviewed articles. Accurately presents/integrates current research findings/data. All 8 studies are discussed within the text. All literature is correctly cited within the text and at the end in the literature cited section in the CSE Name-Year Style.

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C. Format & Grammar (30 Points)

10 Points 15 Points 21 Points 25 Points 30 Points

Information is disorganized and very poorly written. Perfuse grammatical and/or spelling mistakes. Multiple format errors and/or did not follow format as stated in writing assignment. Has no control of language, including appropriate word choice and poor sentence structure and variety. Includes “I, me, my” statements. Uses slang. Less than 500 words.

Presents information that is poorly organized and written. Many grammatical and/or spelling mistakes. Has poor control of language, including appropriate word choice and poor sentence structure. Includes “I, me, my” statements. Uses slang. 500-750 words.

Presents information that is moderately organized and written. The paper has many grammatical/spelling errors. The author displays a minimal amount of control over language, tone, and sentence structure. 750 word min. is met.

Presents information that is fairly well

organized and written. Very minimal

grammatical/spelling errors. Author shows a clear command of

language, voice, word choice and tone.

Paper is at least 750 words.

Presents information that is very clearly organized and very well written. Little to no grammatical/spelling errors. Paper is easy to read and clearly displays the author’s firm command of the English language. Minimum 750 words.

Common mistake point deductions (deducted in the rubric where applicable)

• Lit cited section not in CSE format -10 points • Does not cite sources within paper -2 for every paragraph that is not cited - maximum cap on no citations is 15

points for the entire paper. • Direct quotes - 5 points per occurrence for direct quotes over one sentence long.