Case Study: Environmental Impact

Provides an Introduction With a Well Developed Thesis Statement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Expertly introduces the topic and includes a well developed thesis statement.

Proficient - Adequately introduces the topic and includes a well developed thesis statement.

Basic - Briefly introduces the topic and includes a moderately developed thesis statement.

Below Expectations - Minimally introduces the topic and includes a poorly developed thesis statement.

Non-Performance - Introduction and thesis sentence is missing.

Describes the Proposed Project

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the proposed project.

Proficient - Describes the proposed project. Minor details are omitted.

Basic - Minimally describes the proposed project. Relevant details are omitted.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the proposed project; however,  significant details are omitted.

Non-Performance - The description of the proposed project is missing.

Addresses Whether the Format of the EIS Meets the Requirements Discussed in Environmental Impact Assessment: A Practical Guide, If Each of the Main Chapter Categories is Addressed, and If Not, What Sections are Missing

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly addresses whether the format and main chapter categories of the EIS meets the requirements discussed in the Environmental Impact Assessment: A Practical Guide. Addresses whether or not sections are missing.

Proficient - Addresses whether the format and main chapter categories of the EIS meets the requirements discussed in the Environmental Impact Assessment: A Practical Guide. Addresses whether or not sections are missing. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally addresses whether the format and main chapter categories of the EIS meets the requirements discussed in the Environmental Impact Assessment: A Practical Guide. Addresses whether or not sections are missing. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to address whether the format and main chapter categories of the EIS meets the requirements discussed in the Environmental Impact Assessment: A Practical Guide.; however, does not address whether or not sections are missing and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The address of whether the format and main chapter categories of the EIS meets the requirements discussed in the Environmental Impact Assessment: A Practical Guide is missing.

Addresses the Alternatives that Were Originally Proposed, How Many Were Ruled Out, and Discusses the Preferred Alternative

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively addresses the number of alternatives originally proposed and ruled out and thoroughly discusses the preferred alternative.

Proficient - Addresses the number of alternatives originally proposed and ruled out and discusses the preferred alternative. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially addresses the number of alternatives originally proposed and ruled out and minimally discusses the preferred alternative. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to address the number of alternatives originally proposed and ruled out and discuss the preferred alternative; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The address of the number of alternatives originally proposed and ruled out and discussion of the preferred alternative is missing.

Provides a Conclusion That Effectively Summarizes the Paper

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Provides an exceptional conclusion that summarizes the paper.

Proficient - Provides an adequate conclusion that summarizes the paper. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally provides a conclusion that summarizes the paper. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a conclusion that summarizes the paper; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - A conclusion that summarizes the paper is missing.

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

APA Formatting

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Basic - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Page Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Source Requirement

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.