Worksheet
(5 pts possible) |
5- pts worksheet adequately filled in & indicative of active
engagement in the class activity |
2-4 pts worksheet filled in with basic information only |
0-1 pts worksheet absent (0 pts) or only minimally
filled in |
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Content
(I-3 Write-Up
Parts A- C)
(11 pts possible)
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9-11
pts based on how well the report:
Addresses
Parts (A) through (C) completely, clearly, thoroughly, accurately, & articulately.
Demonstrates a high level of independent critical thinking about the
assignment beyond the classroom; effectively ties together
the observations, hypotheses, class discussion, and conclusions
into a well-constructed synthesis of the entire activity.
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5-8
pts based on how well the report:
Addresses
Parts (A) through (C) completely, clearly, thoroughly, and accurately
Demonstrates
some independent thinking and synthesis; does not just
"parrot" phrases from the in-class discussion, but shows
evidence of thinking and making connections beyond the classroom about
the material in the assignment.
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0-4
pts based on how well the report:
Addresses
Parts (A) through (C) but not completely, clearly, thoroughly or accurately on every point.
Demonstrates
some follow-up thinking about the assignment but mostly repeats what
was said in the class discussion and doesn't go beyond this by
thinking on one's own.
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Top Two
(Part D essay)
(2 pts possible)
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2 pts if:
The "TOP TWO" essay is written extremely well and
demonstrates an inquisitive and creative exploration and quest for
learning something new
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1 pt if:
The "TOP TWO" essay was attempted but not quite up to snuff in terms of
quality of writing and demonstration of a creative exploration & quest
for learning something new |
0 pt if:
not attempted or attempted, but not satisfactory
according to criteria described in boxes at left. |
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Expression
and format
(2 pts possible)
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1.5-2 pts based on
whether:
Paper has effective sentence & paragraph structure. Writing is
concise, organized and ideas are expressed well, with clarity
No
major spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.
Sources used are referenced
1 properly
(see note below for referencing guidelines)
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1 - 1.5 pt
based on
whether:
Most
sentences are concise and show good word choice and arrangement.
Paragraphs are well-organized and fairly clear.
A few spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors,
but none that detract from the meaning.
Sources used are referenced, but not in
proper format or
some items inadequately referenced
1
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0 - 1 pts
based on whether:
Paper is excessively wordy
and/or unclear with many poorly structured sentences and
poorly organized paragraphs.
Many
spelling, punctuation or grammar errors that detract significantly
from the essay's effectiveness & meaning.
Sources used are not referenced
1 or are
poorly referenced
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