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Field Study - Medora Creek Water Quality 
Field Study
Rubric Code: BXWCAWB
By ejjohnso
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Competent

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Limited

1 pts

1. Abstract

Excellent

Effectively summarizes the location of, motivation for, and the results of the study.
Competent

Summarizes 2 of 3 criteria, or summary is somewhat unclear/contains some misplaced/extra information.
Developing

Summarizes 1 of 3 criteria, or summary very unclear/ contains a great deal of misplaced information.
Limited

Summary incomplete or includes the incorrect information.
2. Introduction

Excellent

Provides detailed description of:
(a) the motivation for our study/research question,
(b) the geographic/land-use context for the study area, and (c) the sampling site conditions on the day(s) of the study.
Competent

Provides only 2 of the criteria or one OR one of the descriptions is incomplete/unclear.
Developing

2 of the listed criteria re incomplete or unclear.
Limited

All of the criteria listed are incomplete or unclear.
3. Methods

Excellent

Chemical, biological, and data collection/transformation procedures are described AND justified. Methods table is filled out accurately according to information packet.
Competent

Chemical, biological, and data collection/transformation procedures are described and NOT justified. OR Methods table contains some inaccuracies.
Developing

One of chemical, biological, or data collection/transformation procedures are missing or inaccurate. OR Methods table is missing some information.
Limited

Two or more categories of procedure are inaccurate or not included. OR Methods table is not completed at all.
4. Data and Analysis

Excellent

All 9 parameters' (chemical and biological) average measurements are compared to state/regional averages and EPA guidelines for: swimming, drinking, and aquatic life. Environmental and human factors accounting for each parameter's measurement also discussed.
Competent

7-8 parameters' (chemical and biological) average measurements are compared to state/regional averages and EPA guidelines for: swimming, drinking, and aquatic life. Environmental and human factors accounting for each parameter's measurement also included.
Developing

6-5 parameters' (chemical and biological) average measurements are compared to state/regional averages and EPA guidelines for: swimming, drinking, and aquatic life.
OR
Discussion of environmental and human factors accounting for each parameter's measurement minimally included.
Limited

4-1 parameters' (chemical and biological) average measurements are compared to state/regional averages and EPA guidelines for: swimming, drinking, and aquatic life.
OR
Discussion of environmental and human factors accounting for each parameter's measurement NOT included.
5. Conclusion

Excellent

Thoroughly provides a summary of analysis/results of the study. Includes recommendations for: creek use (e.g. swimming, drinking, fishing etc.), environmental changes to improve creek water quality, and further study.
Competent

Provides ALL or only 1-2 measurements/results of the study. OR
Only includes 2 of the following recommendations for: creek use (e.g. swimming, drinking, fishing etc.), environmental changes to improve creek water quality, and further study.
Developing

Results summary is inaccurate or unclear. OR
Only includes 1 of the following recommendations for: creek use (e.g. swimming, drinking, fishing etc.), environmental changes to improve creek water quality, and further study.
Limited

Results summary is absent.
OR
Recommendations are absent.
6. References

Excellent

At least 4 references are listed in addition to the Hoosier Riverwatch Manual.
Competent

At least 3 references are listed in addition to the Hoosier Riverwatch Manual.
Developing

At least 2 references are listed in addition to the Hoosier Riverwatch Manual.
Limited

At least 1 references are listed in addition to the Hoosier Riverwatch Manual.
7. Appendices

Excellent

Includes Completed:
(a)Site Map
(b)Chemical Monitoring Data Sheet
(c) Biological Monitoring Data Sheet.
Competent

Includes all 3 appendices, but 1 is incomplete or inaccurate.
Developing

Includes all 3 appendices but 2 are incomplete are inaccurate.
Limited

Includes all 3 appendices, but all are incomplete or inaccurate. OR Includes 2 complete appendices, but 1 is missing.
Writing Mechanics

Excellent

Few, if any, errors and none that interfere with comprehension. Grammar, capitalization, and punctuation are essentially correct. Misspellings are minor or repetitive.
Competent

Contains errors that may interfere with readability, but not comprehension. There are some errors of grammar, capitalization, punctuation, or spelling.
Developing

There are many errors of grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling that interfere with readability and comprehension. Complete sentences are used throughout.
Limited

There are many errors of grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling that interfere with readability and comprehension. Complete sentences are NOT used throughout.




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