Final Paper Outline
Total Possible Score: 12.00
Outlines an Introduction that Contains a Thesis Statement
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Expertly outlines the topic and includes a well developed thesis sentence.
Outlines the Environmental Challenge and the Different Interests (e.g., BP, local businesses, animals that rely upon habitat, etc.) Who/That are Affected by the BP Oil Spill.
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Fully outlines the environmental challenges and the different interests affected by the BP oil spill. The outline is clearly supported with scholarly sources.
Outlines Identification and Description of Relevant Value Systems
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Outline fully identifies and describes relevant value systems.
Outlines Environmental Justice Issues
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Fully outlines environmental justice issues.
Outlines a Persuasive Argument that Answers what Could have been Done, what Should have Been Done, and What She/He Would Have Done, Using the Concepts Discussed in Class
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Fully outlines a persuasive argument that indicates what could have been done, what should have been done and what you would have done. Uses concepts discussed in class.
Outlines a Conclusion that Summarizes the Paper
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Provides a fully outlined conclusion that summarizes the paper. The conclusion clearly relates to the thesis statements.
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.
APA Formatting
Total: 0.25
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page,
reference page
. Page Requirement
Total: 0.25
Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.
Resource 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.