Offspring desertion and infanticide behavior in animal behavior

TAMUCT SCIENCE TERM PAPER ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Category Exceeds expectations Meets expectations Below expectations Does not meet expectations Score

Introduction

Thoroughly addresses the topic. Engages

reader. Logical progression from broad to

narrow topic. Clearly states main topic and

previews structure of paper.

The introduction states the main topic and

previews the structure of the paper.

The introduction states the main topic but

does not adequately preview the structure of

the paper.

There is no clear introduction or main topic

and the structure of the paper is missing. 10.0%

Thesis Statement

Clearly and consicely states the paper's

purpose in single sentence. Engaging and

thought provoking.

Clearly and consicely states the paper's

purpose in single sentence.

States the paper's purpose in a single

sentence. Incomplete statement or confusing.

5.0%

Body Each paragraph has thoughtful supporting

detail sentences that develop the main idea.

Each paragraph has sufficient supporting

detail sentences that develop the main idea.

Each paragraph lacks supporting detail

sentences.

Each paragraph fails to develop the main

idea. 35.0%

Organization/Structural

Development of Topic

Writer demonstrates logical and subtle

sequencing of ideas through well-developed

paragraphs; transitions are used to enhance

organization.

Paragraph development present but not

perfected.

Logical organization; organization of ideas not

fully developed. No evidence of structure or organization.

5.0%

Depth of discussion In-depth discussion & elaboration in all

sections of the paper.

In-depth discussion & elaboration in most

sections of the paper.

Omission of pertinent content or content

runs-on excessively. Quotations from others

outweigh the writer’s own ideas.

Cursory discussion in all the sections of the

paper or brief discussion in only a few

sections. 10.0%

Conclusion

The conclusion is engaging and restates the

thesis. Relates topic back to 'real world'

applications.

The conclusion restates the thesis. The conclusion does not adequately restate

the thesis. Incomplete statement or confusing.

10.0%

Spelling/Punctuation No errors in punctuation, capitalization and

spelling.

Almost no errors in punctuation,

capitalization

and spelling.

Many errors in punctuation, capitalization

and spelling.

Numerous and distracting errors in

punctuation,

capitalization and spelling. 2.5%

Grammar No errors sentence structure and word usage. Almost no errors in sentence structure and

word usage.

Many errors in sentence structure and word

usage.

Numerous and distracting errors in sentence

structure and word usage. 2.5%

In-text citations All facts are cited using primary literature or

peer sources. Correct format with no errors

Some facts are cited. Correct format, very few

errors.

Few facts are cited. Correct format, few

errors No in-text citations.

5.0%

Literature cited

Done in the correct format with no errors.

Includes more than 10 major references (e.g.

peer reviewed science journal articles, books,

and no more than professional two internet

sites. No encyclopedic type references).

Done in the correct format with few errors.

Includes more than 5 major references (e.g.

peer reviewed science journal articles, books,

and no more than professional two internet

sites. No encyclopedic type references).

Done in the correct format with some errors.

Includes more than 3 major references (e.g.

peer reviewed science journal articles, books,

and no more than professional two internet

sites. No encyclopedic type references).

Done in the correct format with many errors.

Includes more than 0-3 major references (e.g.

peer reviewed science journal articles, books,

and no more than professional two internet

sites. No encyclopedic type references). 5.0%

Figures and tables

Tables/figures numbered consecutively in

separate series. Title is complete enough to

be understood without referring to text.

Legend, headings, and units of measure are

included. Footnotes used as necessary to

provide clarity with respect to:Units of

measure that do not fit in the heading,

explanations of abbreviations and symbols,

statistical significance of entries.

Tables/figures numbered consecutively in

separate series Title is complete. Legend,

headings, and units of measure are included.

Footnotes used to provide clarity.

Tables/figures numbered, but not

sequentially. Title is incomplete. Legend,

headings, and units of measure are not fully

included. Footnotes used but do not provide

enough clarity

Tables/figures not numbered. No title.

Legend, headings, and units of measure are

not included. Footnotes are not used but are

needed.

10.0%

Total 100.0%