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Genetic Engineering Argumentative Essay

You are to write a paper discussing Genetic engineering. Giving the pros and cons as well as your opinion about this. You must use the bible to support your opinion.

Rubric Code: BXX774A

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Genetic American Life Essay
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Explanation 20 % What is Genetic Engineering and what impact does it have on the world today and its possible future?	Poor Report does not explain what Genetic Engineering is or how it being used in the world today.	Fair Report contains some explanation, but it is either unclear, incomplete or incorrect.	Good Complete explanation, but no discussion of possible future or Genetic Engineering.	Excellent Excellent explanation of the role and impact of Genetic Engineering of the world and the future.
Support 20 % Can you support you ideas and opinions with cited evidence. Can you give at least 3 pros for your position and one con.	Poor Paper lacks support from reliable sources; or the support used is not convincing. No technical language, or what is used is inappropriate.	Fair Argument has some support from reliable sources but is still weak with very little technical vocabulary.	Good Some support but not convincing. Using some technical vocabulary, not not necessarily correctly	Excellent Argument contains abundant and convincing support from reliable sources. Using Technical vocabulary appropriately to make the point.
Strong, Convincing Voice 20 %	Poor The writer's own voice and point of view are not evident.	Fair The writer's own voice and point of view are often vague.	Good The writer's own voice is somewhat strong and convincing and engages the audience.	Excellent The writer's own voice and point of view are distinct and convincing for his/her audience.
Grammar/Mechanics 25 %	Poor Grammar and mechanical errors make it difficult to understand in several areas.	Fair Five or more grammar or mechanical errors; readers' possible difficult understanding	Good No more than 3-4 grammar or mechanical errors; readers' understanding is not impeded.	Excellent Less than two grammatical and/or mechanical errors; readers' understanding is not impeded.
Biblical Application 15 %	Poor No Biblical applicaiton	Fair Very few Biblical reference.	Good Made reference to the Bible, not clear application of the verses to the argument.	Excellent Clearly uses the Bible to support your point of view.

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