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MVT Parasitology Research Paper-2014 
MVT Parasitology Research Paper
Rubric Code: J6A347
By tluddecke
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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10 pts

Adequate

7.5 pts

Unsatisfactory

5 pts

Marginal

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Description

Type & Characteristics
Exemplary

Parasite is described in detail. All characteristics such as size, shape, color, etc, are thoroughly noted
Adequate

75% of this area is noted in the paper
Unsatisfactory

50% of this area is present in the paper
Marginal

25% of this area is present in the paper
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Major details are absent.
Life Cycle

Stages in the parasite's life cycle are explained.
Exemplary

All stages of the life cycle are explained.
Adequate

75% of this area is noted in the paper
Unsatisfactory

50% of this area is present in the paper
Marginal

25% of this area is present in the paper
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Major details are absent.
Detection

Tests performed to diagnosis parasite.
Exemplary

All diagnostic tests are named.
Adequate

75% of this area is noted in the paper
Unsatisfactory

50% of this area is present in the paper
Marginal

25% of this area is present in the paper
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Major details are absent.
Mode of Transmission

Explanation of how parasite is spread
Exemplary

Transmission route is named and examples of how it spreads are provided.
Adequate

75% of this area is noted in the paper
Unsatisfactory

50% of this area is present in the paper
Marginal

25% of this area is present in the paper
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Major details are absent.
Prevention / Treatment

Exemplary

All preventative measures are explained: medications, sanitation, etc.
Adequate

75% of this area is noted in the paper
Unsatisfactory

50% of this area is present in the paper
Marginal

25% of this area is present in the paper
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Major details are absent.
MLA Format

Student defines a research topic or thesis.
Exemplary

Research topic/thesis is easily identifiable in the opening paragraph(s). Scope of topic/thesis meets project requirements, and is interesting, creative or original.
Adequate

Research topic/thesis is defined, but scope is incomplete (parts are missing, too broad, too narrow, etc.)
Unsatisfactory

Loosely indicates research topic/thesis. Topic does not meet project requirements.
Marginal
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No definition of a research topic or thesis.
Sources Utilized

Student understands when and how to balance use of print and digital resources
Exemplary

Balances forms of resources based on project requirements, needs of the research topic, and availability of relevant information.
Adequate

Shows strong understanding of project requirements, but does not make best use of available information.
Unsatisfactory

Shows some understanding of project requirements, but relies too heavily on one form or the other.
Marginal
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Relies totally on one form of information or the other. Pads works cited page with unnecessary or unused sources.
In-text citations

Student uses information legally and ethically by documenting integration of sources use through in-text citations.
Exemplary

Demonstrates understanding of the difference between common knowledge and ideas that require attribution. Cites more than one form of source in text.
Citations are correctly formatted into the body of the text.
MLA style used properly in all citations.
Adequate

Demonstrates understanding of the difference between common knowledge and ideas that require attribution. Cites one source, with text of citations correctly written. MLA style used property in citation.
Unsatisfactory

Demonstrates some understanding of the difference between common knowledge and ideas that require attribution. Cites sources without using any correct format or style.
Marginal
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Demonstrates no understanding of the difference between common knowledge and ideas that require attribution. Fails to use any in-text citations.
Works Cited

Student uses information legally and ethically through use of works cited page.
Exemplary

Citations for all sources cited in text and used in background research are correctly formatted in works cited page at end of paper. MLA style used properly for all citations.
Adequate

Citations for sources cited in text are noted, but MLA style not used for citations.
Unsatisfactory

Works cited page is created, but use of sources cannot be determined by presentation of information in project. MLA style not used for citations
Marginal
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Fails to submit any works cited page.
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