| Course Code | Class Code | Assignment Title | Total Points |
| BIO-130 | BIO-130-O500 | Process of Scientific Study | 60.0 |
| Criteria | Percentage | Unsatisfactory (0.00%) | Less than Satisfactory (65.00%) | Satisfactory (75.00%) | Good (85.00%) | Excellent (100.00%) | Comments | Points Earned |
| Content | 100.0% |
| Introduction (with statement of purpose and hypothesis) | 15.0% | Introduction either does not exist or is present but does not include most required elements. Hypothesis statement is missing. | Introduction includes most elements, but does not lead reader to the hypothesis. Terminology is vague at times. Hypothesis statement is incomplete or unfocused. | Introduction includes all elements, including problem statement. Introduction addresses information for hypothesis, but organization is lacking. Hypothesis statement is correctly stated in either sentence or math equation form. | Introduction includes all elements, including problem statement. Introduction leads reader to the hypothesis. Terminology is vague at times. Hypothesis statement is correctly stated in either sentence or math equation form. | Introduction includes all elements, including problem statement. Introduction leads reader to the hypothesis. Terminology is appropriate and introduction is concise. Hypothesis statement is correctly stated in either sentence or math equation form. |
| Materials/Methods of Testing (how observations would be made and what questions would be asked and what information was gathered) | 15.0% | Description of materials and methods is vague or inaccurate and missing major elements. Details concerning how observations are made, what questions would be asked and what information was to be gathered are vague or inaccurate and missing major elements. Justification is missing. | Describes most elements of materials and methods; language may be vague. Addresses some details concerning how observations are made, what questions would be asked and what information was to be gathered. Justification is present but may be incorrect or ambiguous. | All necessary elements of materials and methods are described accurately and are related to the hypothesis statement. How observations are made, what questions would be asked and what information was to be gathered is appropriate for experiment and basic justification provided. | All necessary elements of materials and methods are described accurately mostly using precise research language and are related to the hypothesis statement. How observations are made, what questions would be asked and what information was to be gathered is appropriate for the experiment and clear justification is provided. | All necessary elements of materials and methods are described accurately using precise research language throughout and are related to the hypothesis statement. How observations are made, what questions would be asked and what information was to be gathered is appropriate and thorough, detailed justification is provided. |
| Expected Results and Discussion | 15.0% | Expected results are missing. | Expected results are mentioned, but are not reasonable. | Expected results are reasonable, but discussion is missing. | Expected results are reasonable, and discussion is present, but weak. | Expected results are reasonable, and discussion addresses weaknesses, importance, and/or future steps. |
| Conclusion | 15.0% | Conclusion regarding the outcome of the investigation is either not present or not evident to the reader. | Conclusion explains the outcome of the investigation but does not relate to the hypothesis. Conclusion is vague and/or poorly developed. | Conclusion explains the outcome of the investigation. Conclusion is based on predicted results, and some points are based on inference. | Conclusion explains the outcome of the investigation and whether the hypothesis is rejected or accepted. Arguments presented follow logical progression and support claims. | Conclusion clearly explains the outcome of the investigation and whether the hypothesis is rejected or accepted based on the data. Arguments are based on predicted results and support all claims with clarity, order, and richness of detail. |
| Oral Presentation Outline (Notes section) | 15.0% | The outline refers to most of the sections of the presentation but lacks focus. Audience comes away confused about the presenter's primary points. Presentation outline reaffirms a few facts and concepts but with some errors. | The outline refers to most of the sections of the presentation with a basic focus. Audience comes away knowing the presenter's primary points but may need further clarification Presentation outline reaffirms general facts and concepts. | The outline refers to each section of the presentation with a well-developed focus. Audience comes away knowing the presenter's primary points. Presentation outline Presentation reaffirms important details, facts, and concepts. | The outline refers to each section of the presentation with a clear focus. Audience comes away knowing the presenter's primary points. Presentation outline reaffirms and connects important details, facts, and concepts. | The outline refers to each section of the presentation with a consistent focus. Audience comes away knowing the presenter's primary points. Presentation outline reaffirms and evaluates important details, acts, and concepts. |
| Conventions Includes the conventions of writing (grammar, spelling, and usage) as well as the layout, legibility, and timing | 15.0% | The presentation was riddled with errors that detracted from the content. The layout of the text was inconsistent and made comprehension difficult. | There were several errors in grammar, spelling, or usage. Text was not as readable as it could have been. Some images may have been difficult to see. Layout of the text may not have been consistent throughout the presentation, resulting in some confusion. | There were one or a few errors in grammar, spelling, or usage, but they do not detract from the content. Text is clear and easily readable. | The presentation was easy to read; text was free of errors. | The presentation was easy to read; text was free of errors. Mastery was demonstrated. |
| Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing, avoidance of direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) | 10.0% | No reference page is included. No citations are used. | Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used, but direct quotes are present. | Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Direct quotes are minimal. | Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Direct quotes are not used. Documentation is appropriate and APA style is usually correct. | In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. Direct quotes are not used. |
| Total Weightage | 100% |
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