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Representative Amphibian

Write a 1000-word essay on representative amphibian animal showing its classification, life cycle, characteristis, adaptaions, special facts

Rubric Code: B25X5C9

By matallah1

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Subject: Biology

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: (none)

Amphibian animal
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Scientific Content Accuracy & Completeness	Excellent All sections (classification, life cycle, characteristics, adaptations, special facts) are thoroughly covered, scientifically accurate, and supported by credible sources	Good Most sections covered; minor factual errors or slight omissions	Fair Some sections missing or multiple inaccuracies.	Poor Major omissions or significant errors
Classification Detail	Excellent Correct full taxonomic hierarchy (Kingdom → Species) with explanations of each level’s relevance; follows accepted scientific format.	Good Correct taxonomy with minor omissions or format issues.	Fair Incomplete taxonomy or several classification errors.	Poor Incorrect or missing classification
Life Cycle Description	Excellent Detailed, logical, and accurate account of all developmental stages (egg, larva/tadpole, metamorphosis, adult); includes diagrams if needed.	Good Clear but less detailed; minor stage omissions.	Fair Basic outline with limited explanation; missing several stages.	Poor Missing or inaccurate life cycle description
Adaptations & Characteristics	Excellent Fully explains structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations with examples; connects adaptations to habitat survival	Good Mostly clear but missing some adaptation types or connections.	Fair Limited explanation of adaptations; superficial coverage	Poor No or inaccurate explanation of adaptations.
Special Facts & Unique Features	Excellent Presents interesting, well-researched, and scientifically sound special facts that go beyond common knowledge.	Good Includes some unique facts, mostly accurate.	Fair Few special facts; basic or not well-explained.	Poor No special facts or incorrect information
Organization & Logical Flow	Excellent Clear introduction, well-structured body, and concise conclusion; smooth transitions between sections.	Good Mostly logical flow; minor transitions missing	Fair Somewhat disorganized; abrupt transitions	Poor Poor organization; difficult to follow
Use of Scientific Terminology	Excellent Consistently uses correct scientific terms (e.g., neoteny, cutaneous respiration, metamorphosis) and defines them where needed..	Good Mostly uses correct terms with minor mistakes	Fair Uses few scientific terms; some misused	Poor Incorrect or absent terminology
Language & Writing Style	Excellent Clear, concise, formal academic writing; minimal grammatical errors; varied sentence structure	Good Mostly clear and formal; some minor grammatical issues	Fair Frequent grammar or style problems; awkward phrasing	Poor Poor grammar, informal language, unclear writing.
Referencing & Academic Integrity	Excellent All sources credible and cited in proper format (APA/Harvard); complete reference list provided.	Good Most sources credible; minor citation errors	Fair Few sources; inconsistent or incorrect format	Poor No citations or unreliable sources

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Biology

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