monitor our planet

Unsatisfactory

Emerging

Proficient

Exemplary

Assignment Components

Identify a minimum of three different naturally occurring phenomena that are typically responsible for natural disasters and analyze the potential impact of the disaster.

(CO 1, 2, 5)

Only one phenomenon responsible for natural disasters is provided. Explanation fails to analyze the underlying scientific principles and/or fails to make clear connections between the phenomena and its associated disaster potential on the human population. Fails to, address geographical, social, and economic issues.

Document contains a lot of information that is not accurate and/or is not supported by reputable references.

Only two phenomena responsible for natural disasters are provided. Explanation partially analyzes the underlying scientific principles for each, and/or fails to make clear connections between the phenomena and its associated disaster potential on the human population. Only partially addresses geographical, social, and economic issues. Documentation contains some information that is not accurate or is not supported by reputable references.

Identification of at least three phenomena responsible for natural disasters is present. Student made clear connections between each phenomena and its associated disaster potential on the human population, addressing geographical, social, and economic issues. Information in the document is based upon accurate science and technology concepts and principles and is supported by reputable references.

Identification of three or more phenomena responsible for natural disasters is present and the explanation of the underlying scientific principles for each is clear. Student made appropriate connections between the phenomena and its associated disaster while addressing geographical, social, and economic issues. Potential for predicting and lessening the impact of natural disasters via monitoring efforts is explored for each phenomenon. Information in the document is based upon accurate science and technological concepts and principles and supported by reputable references.

Analyze ways different organizations monitor phenomena by critiquing available web resources. Analysis should include topics such as: geography, resources, political/economic issues, and disaster preparedness.

(CO 3, 4, 5)

Analysis only addresses how a single phenomenon responsible for natural disasters is monitored. Student fails to address availability, timeliness, and usefulness of information presented in monitoring web resources critique, and/or fails to address: geography, regional resources, disaster preparedness, political/economic, and technology infrastructure issues. Document contains a lot of information that is not accurate and/or is not supported by reputable references.

Analysis addresses how two different phenomena responsible for natural disasters are monitored. Student somewhat addresses availability, timeliness, and usefulness of information presented in monitoring web resources critique, or fails to address geography, regional resources, disaster preparedness, political/economic, and technology infrastructure issues. Document contains some information that is not accurate or is not supported by reputable references.

Analysis addresses how three different phenomena responsible for natural disasters are monitored. Availability, timeliness, and usefulness of information presented on monitoring web resources are critiqued and are clear and correct.

Affects on geography, regional resources, disaster preparedness, political/economic issues, and technology infrastructure are addressed. Information in the document is based upon accurate science and technology concepts and principles and supported by reputable references.

Analysis addresses how three or more different phenomena responsible for natural disasters are monitored. Availability, timeliness, and usefulness of information presented on monitoring web resources are critiqued. Student’s analysis includes the pros and cons of the current method used to monitor the phenomenon, contrasting them with historical methods.

Affects on geography, regional resources, disaster preparedness, political/economic issues, and technology infrastructure are addressed. Student contrasts availability of monitoring resources between more and less developed countries. Information in the document is based upon accurate science and technology concepts and principles and supported by reputable references. It is clear, correct, and a wide variety of details are present.

Summarize and discuss future projections on humanity regarding the use of technology. Include research on political and economic issues.

(CO 4, 5)

Summary fails to synthesize the information presented and extrapolate to potential future scenarios. It is unclear and inaccurate.

Summary somewhat synthesizes the information presented, or to extrapolate to potential future scenarios. It is somewhat clear and accurate.

Summary synthesizes the information and applies it to potential future scenarios appropriately.

Summary synthesizes the information and applies it to potential future scenarios. Student’s future analysis incorporates historical patterns or emerging technologies. It is clear, correct, and a variety of details are present.

Writing Components

Organization

Introduction

Thesis

Transitions

Conclusion

Introduction is limited or missing entirely.

The paper lacks a thesis statement.

Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.

Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.

The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to be inferred.

Transitions are sporadic.

Conclusion is present, but incomplete or underdeveloped.

Introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic.

The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement.

Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.

Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.

The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.

Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.

Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

Usage and Mechanics

Grammar

Spelling

Sentence structure

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

APA Elements

Attribution

Paraphrasing

Quotations

No attempt at APA format.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.

Style

Audience

Word Choice

Writing often slips into first and/or second person.

Word choice is consistently inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate for the audience.

Writing sometimes slips into first and/or second person.

Word choice is sometimes inaccurate, unclear, or inappropriate for the audience.

Writing remains in third person throughout.

Word choice is accurate, clear, and appropriate for the audience.

Writing remains professional in third person throughout.

Word choice is precise, appropriate for the audience, and memorable.