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VCE Biology Unit 2 AOS3- Outcome 3 
VCE Biology Unit 2 AOS3- Outcome 3
In this investigation you will apply and extend your knowledge and skills developed in Area of Study 1 to investigate an issue involving reproductive technologies.
Rubric Code: HXBXB39
By jtipping
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Investigation of an Issue
  Excellent/Exemplary

4 pts

Good/Above Average

3 pts

Fair/Average

2 pts

Developing/Poor

1 pts

Absent

0 pts

Issue to be Investigated

Excellent/Exemplary
Good/Above Average
Fair/Average

Appropriate and approved Genetic Issue
Developing/Poor
Absent

Topic not appropriate biotech.
Science and Procedures

Excellent/Exemplary

Fully describe the science behind this topic and the procedures used in an accessible and clear manner.
Good/Above Average

The science behind this topic and the procedures used in this topic were discused in an accessible and clear manner.
Fair/Average

The science OR procedure was fully discussed.
Developing/Poor

The science OR procedure was mentioned but not in great detail
Absent

No science or procedures mentioned.
Implications

Excellent/Exemplary

A comprehensive outline of numerous legal, social and ethical implications for the individual or species
Good/Above Average

Outline of some legal, social and ethical implications for the individual or species
Fair/Average

A limited outline of legal, social and ethical implications for the individual or species
Developing/Poor

A brief mention of some implications
Absent

No Implications listed?
Opinions

Excellent/Exemplary

All major opinions regarding the issue are presented impartially. If opinions are are technical, statistics and quantitative information is given. If arguments are moral, appropriate sources for beliefs are given.
Good/Above Average

Some major opinions regarding the issue are presented impartially. If opinions are are technical, statistics and quantitative information is given. If arguments are moral, appropriate sources for beliefs are given.
Fair/Average

Few opinions regarding the issue are presented. Use of statistics or numbers for argument is used very little. Moral arguments are based on student's feelings rather than sources.
Developing/Poor

Opinions regarding the issue are missing. Numerical reasoning omitted, moral arguments derived solely from student's feelings.
Absent

No controversies listed.
Bias

Excellent/Exemplary

A full discussion of bias is given. All groups that support and oppose this technology and major sources of funding for research with this technology given.
Good/Above Average

Many groups that supports and many groups the opposes are mentioned.
Funding is mentioned
Fair/Average

One group that supports and one group the opposes are mentioned.
Developing/Poor

One group that supports OR opposes this technology is mentioned.
Absent

No bias discussed
Conclusions

Excellent/Exemplary

Draw and justify sound conclusions based on scientific evidence
Good/Above Average

Draw and justify conclusions mostly based on scientific evidence
Fair/Average

Draw vague conclusions based on scientific evidence
Developing/Poor

Draw unsubstantiated conclusions based on opinion or anecdote
Absent

No conclusions presented
Formatting/neatness

Excellent/Exemplary

An interesting, engaging and unique presentation was delivered. Including a neat and error free presentation. Presentation was within the allotted word count
Good/Above Average

Presentation is not engaging, but the topics were adequately covered. A few areas not neat and/or some mistakes noted. Presentation was within the allotted word count
Fair/Average

Not engaging. The topic was not as fully examined as it could have been. Attempts were made for neatness and several mistakes noted. Presentation was within the allotted word count
Developing/Poor

The presentation was plain and not engaging. No attempts were made to make the presentation interesting. Not neat and many mistakes noted. Presentation was not within allotted word count
Absent

no presentation
Citations

Excellent/Exemplary

APA style was consistently applied. Sources for every non-original thought in the presentation were cited.
Good/Above Average

APA style was consistently applied, but there were a few spots where the citation was omitted.
Fair/Average

Citation styles may be mixed and inconsistent. Several non-original thoughts were not cited throughout.
Developing/Poor

Citations were very few and far between. The reader may suspect plagiarism due to infrequent citations.
Absent

no citations
References

Excellent/Exemplary

Numerous references used and correctly listed. Sources are reputable (peer reviewed journals, scientific, research papers etc)
Good/Above Average

Numerous references used and correctly listed. Some sources may be questionable, such as the Wikipedia and blogs.
Fair/Average

Numerous references used and partially listed. General interest sites heavily used.
Developing/Poor

Numerous references used and correctly listed. library database used, only general use websites used.
Absent

no references listed



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