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Debate: Stem Cell Research

Scenario: A researcher-physician has applied for permission and a substantial grant to continue her stem cell studies. Her research focuses on using human totipotent stem cells in the brains of patients with Parkinson’s disease, replacing damaged cells with new cells and thus reducing or eliminating the symptoms of this progressive and debilitating disorder.

Rubric Code: C23BB4A

By palliser

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Subject: Biology

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Debate: Stem Cell Research
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Understanding of Topic	Excellent The student clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.	Good The student understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.	Fair The student seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.	Poor The student did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Point 1 Opening Statement	Excellent Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the student and briefly lists 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.	Good Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the student and briefly lists 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.	Fair Opening statement attempts to clearly define the viewpoint of the student and briefly lists 2 major points.	Poor Opening statement doesn't define the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Major Point 1 A concise statement of the issue from your assumed perspective	Excellent Point #1 clearly expresses the student´s viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support the answer in a highly persuasive manner.	Good Point #1 clearly expresses the student´s viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support the answer in a somewhat interesting way.	Fair Point #1 attempts to clearly express the student´s viewpoint, including only 2 details and examples to support the answer.	Poor Point #1 attempts to clearly express the student´s viewpoint, including only 1 detail and example to support the answer.
Point 2 The scientific facts, with references, related to your argument	Excellent Point #2 clearly expresses the student´s viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support the answer in a highly persuasive manner.	Good Point #2 clearly expresses the student´s viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support the answer in a somewhat interesting way.	Fair Point #2 attempts to clearly express the student´s viewpoint, including only 2 details and examples to support the answer.	Poor Point #2 attempts to clearly express the student´s viewpoint, including only 1 detail and example to support the answer.
Point 3 The values at stake, from your perspective	Excellent Point #3 clearly expresses the student´s viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support the answer in a highly persuasive manner.	Good Point #3 clearly expresses the student´s viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support the answer in a somewhat interesting way.	Fair Point #3 attempts to clearly express the student´s viewpoint, including only 2 details and examples to support the answer.	Poor Point #3 attempts to clearly express the student´s viewpoint, including only 1 detail and example to support the answer.
Rebuttal	Excellent All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to accurately defend position.	Good Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to defend position.	Fair Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was somewhat able to defend position.	Poor Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Was unable to defend position.
Concluding Statement A concise statement of the viable options and your rationalization of those options, from your perspective	Excellent Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the student in a clever and interesting way.	Good Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the student in a somewhat interesting way.	Fair Concluding statement attempts to clearly sum up the viewpoint of the student.	Poor Concluding statement doesn't sum up the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Respect for Other Student	Excellent All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.	Good Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.	Fair Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Seldom interrupted or talked over other team members.	Poor Statements and responses were consistently not respectful. Consistently interrupted other team or talked over other team members.

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