Chemistry Essay on Nuclear Power
Writing Assignment: Position Essay on Nuclear Power
High Grades (10‐8 points each) High scoring students will do the following:
Middle Grades (7‐5 points each) Middle scoring students will do the following:
Low Grades (4‐2 points each) Low scoring students will do the following:
Unacceptable (1‐0 points each)
TASK Student takes a clear position on the issue and completely addresses identified safety, energy efficiency, and cost concerns. All required information is provided. Presentation is more than adequate and appropriate to the task.
Student takes a clear position, but may incompletely address identified safety, energy efficiency, and/or cost concerns. Presentation is adequate and appropriate to the task.
Student fails to take a clear position on the issue and only minimally addresses identified safety, energy efficiency, and cost concerns.
Student fails to take a clear position on the issue and fails to address identified safety, energy efficiency, and cost concerns. Little or no required information is provided. Presentation is inadequate to the task.
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ORGANIZATION The order, structure, and presentation of information are logical and compelling. Clearly identifies topic to be addressed and concludes with a concise summary statement. Transitions frequently connect ideas.
The organizational structure is logical enough to move the audience through the presentation without confusion. Identifies topic to be addressed and ends presentation with a conclusion. Transitions are often used to connect ideas.
The organizational structure is often confusing. Presents information in a scattered or illogical order. Transitions are rarely used to connect ideas. Audience may have to work to understand the writer’s meaning.
Organization is haphazard or nonexistent. Transitions are not used to orient the audience or connect ideas. Unlikely that audience will be able to follow presentation.
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DEPTH of UNDERSTANDING
States concepts clearly and shows relationships among them. Supports all claims with ample examples and evidence. Support is logical, accurate, and relevant. Uses precise, carefully chosen vocabulary.
States key concepts, but may fail to link them clearly to each other. Generally supports claims with logical, accurate, and specific evidence and examples. Uses appropriate vocabulary correctly.
States some key concepts, but does not explain them. Evidence and examples are sparse, illogical, or contain inaccuracies. Uses irrelevant or inappropriate vocabulary.
Claims are not clearly stated. No examples or evidence are used to support claims. Demonstrates little or no understanding of vocabulary terms used.
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STYLE & CREATIVITY Article engages audience with carefully chosen examples. Information is presented in a thoughtful and creative manner. Word choices are sophisticated, powerful and engaging.
Article is likely to hold audience interest, but may not take full advantage of letter to the editor format. Style and tone are appropriate. Word choices are sometimes sophisticated, powerful and engaging.
Article may possibly bore audience. Fails to take advantage of letter to the editor format. The tone and language may be inappropriate at times. Word choices are rarely powerful and engaging
Article is unlikely to hold audience interest. Fails to provide original examples or commentary. Word choices are vague and unclear.
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FORMAT MECHANICS
Text is organized and formatted correctly. Article follows allowed format. Rules of spelling, capitalization, grammar and punctuation are mostly adhered to (fewer than 5 errors).
Text is organized and formatted correctly. Article follows allowed format. Rules of spelling, capitalization, grammar and punctuation are often adhered to (5‐10 errors).
Some text may be missing or unreadable. Article is excessively long or too short to present required information. Rules of spelling, capitalization, grammar and punctuation are sometimes adhered to (11‐15 errors).
Text is mostly absent or unviewable. Article is presented in unapproved format. Rules of spelling, capitalization, grammar and punctuation are rarely adhered to (more than 15 errors).
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