iRubric: BIOL 152 Short Paper Assignment rubric

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
- Does not tie into lab and lecture material.

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
- Limited tie in with lab and lecture material.

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
- Connects source information with lecture and lab material.

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Introduction and/or conclusion is missing.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Introduction is missing or, if provided, does not preview major points.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.

- Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
- Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
- Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.