Intro BIO Abstract Assignment

Evaluation Criteria

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Points Earned

Topic Sentence

(10 points)

10 points

Abstract contains one sentence that clearly and concisely introduces the topic of the profile paper.

9 - 8 points

Abstract contains one sentence that somewhat clearly and concisely introduces the topic of the profile paper.

7 - 6 points

Abstract contains one sentence that is either too lengthy or too short and does not fully introduce the topic of the profile paper.

< 5 points

Abstract does not contain a sentence that introduces the topic of the profile paper.

Content Sentence(s)

(50 points)

These are the required minimum content areas:

· Background

· Life cycle

· Structure & Function

· Evolution

· Additional Interests

50 - 45 points

Abstract mentions five main topics of the profile: background information about the species, life cycle of the organism, structure and function of one feature of the organism, evolutionary topic, and an additional interest.

Factual information about the species is present.

44-40 points

Abstract mentions four main topics of the profile as being part of the profile: background information about the species, life cycle of the organism, structure and function of feature of the organism, evolutionary topic, and an additional interest.

39 - 30 points

Abstract mentions three or two main topics of the profile as being part of the profile: background information about the species, life cycle of the organism, structure and function of feature of the organism, evolutionary topic, and an additional interest.

Factual information is mostly lacking.

< 29 points

Abstract mentions less than two main topics of the profile as being part of the profile: background information about the species, life cycle of the organism, structure and function of feature of the organism, evolutionary topic, and an additional interest.

Factual information is lacking.

Conclusion and Findings Sentence

(10 points)

Note: it is understood that this is a rough draft and as your research and writing continues over the next few weeks your abstract conclusion may change

10 points

Abstract contains one sentence that mentions key conclusions and/or findings.

Sentence is clear and concise and contains specific information.

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9 - 6 points

Abstract contains one sentence that is unclear or is lacking specific information about key conclusions and/or findings.

< 5 points

Abstract does not contain one sentence that mentions key conclusions and/or findings.

Clarity

(10 points)

Abstract should be clear and concise and contain approximately 4-6 well written sentences.

10 points

Overall abstract is clear, concise, and directly addresses the topic a of species profile.

9 - 8 points

Overall abstract is somewhat clear, concise, and directly addresses the topic a of species profile.

7 - 6 points

Overall the abstract is not very clear, either lengthy or too short to provide clarity, and does not fully address the topic of a species profile.

< 5 points

Overall abstract is unclear, too short, and does not directly address the topic a of species profile.

Writing: Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation

(10 points)

10 points

Writing errors are not present.

9 - 8 points

Some grammar/spelling errors but they do not take away from abstract content and clarity.

7 - 6 points

Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors impair readability/ comprehension.

First person is used.

< 5 points

Numerous writing errors are present. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors severely impair readability/ comprehension.

Originality

(10 points)

10 points

Abstract is entirely original, providing no quotes and inputting facts directly into own original writing.

9 - 6 points

Abstract is not entirely original and contains many direct quotes and citations.

< 5 points

Abstract is not original and mostly contains direct quotes and citations.