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Changing Leaves Paper Rubric Changing Leaves Paper Rubric Read the document "Changing leaves" and write an 'expansion'. This should discussion the connection between color changes, solar energy and photosynthesis. Submit a 4-6 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 3 resources. Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography. Rubric Code: JX6268B By sfrankland Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Biology Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Research Paper
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts	Unacceptable 0 pts
Quality of research	Excellent --All information relevant to discussion. --Sufficient information provided to support all elements of discussion.	Good --Most information relevant to discussion. --Sufficient information provided.	Fair --Some information relevant to discussion. --Information provided to support some elements of discussion.	Poor --Little information relevant to discussion. --Information provided to support few elements of discussion.	Unacceptable Student made no attempt to relate any known information.
Content	Excellent --Required discussion included as well as additional insights and connections. --Support for discussion complex, complete, & in-depth.	Good --Required discussion included but nothing additional. --Support for discussion sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.	Fair --Most but not all required discussion included. --Support for discussion barely sufficient.	Poor --Less than half the required discussion included. --Support for discussion insufficient.	Unacceptable Student made no attempt to address the required points.
Works Cited/Bibliography N/A	Excellent N/A	Good N/A	Fair N/A	Poor N/A	Unacceptable N/A
Grammar and Mechanics	Excellent --Consistent and appropriate voice. -- Sophisticated and precise word choice. --No spelling errors.	Good -- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate. -- Fairly effective word choice. --No more than 2 spelling errors.	Fair -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- Correct word choice. --More than 3 spelling errors.	Poor -- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate. -- Correct word choice. --More than 4 spelling errors.	Unacceptable Student made no attempt at proofreading or well organized writing.