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Topographic Profile - Field Report 
Rubric Code: MX383XB
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Competent

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Limited

1 pts

1. Introduction

Excellent

Provides detailed description of:
(a) when the survey was conducted
(b) the geographic context for the study area (Description and MAP!)
(c) by whom the study was conducted, and
(d) with which equipment the study was conducted
Competent

Provides only 3 of the criteria or one OR one of the descriptions are incomplete/unclear.
Developing

Provides only 2 of the criteria or descriptions are very incomplete or unclear.
Limited

Introduction is present but doesn't meet the criteria.
2. Methods

Excellent

Provides detailed description of:
(a) procedure for estimating starting elevation.
(b) equipment set-up procedures
(c) Data collection AND transformation (calculation and graphing) procedures
Competent

Descriptions of all are provided, but are unclear or not in detail. OR 2 out of 3 descriptions are provided, in detail.
Developing

2 out of 3 descriptions are provided , but are unclear or not in detail.
Limited

1 out of 3 descriptions are provided.
3. Data and Analysis

Excellent

4+ of the following are included, in detail:
(a)Sources of error in measurements - specific measurements referred to.
(b)Sources of error in assumptions.
(c)Analysis of topography - specific points referred to.
(d)Possible future survey work and its implications
Competent

4 of the following are included, NOT in detail or unclear (OR 3 included, in detail):
(a)Sources of error in measurements - specific measurements referred to.
(b)Sources of error in assumptions.
(c)Analysis of topography - specific points referred to.
(d)Possible future survey work and its implications
Developing

3 included, but unclear or NOT in detail (OR 2 of the following are included, in detail):
(a)Sources of error in measurements - specific measurements referred to.
(b)Sources of error in assumptions.
(c)Analysis of topography - specific points referred to.
(d)Possible future survey work and its implications
Limited

2 of the following are included, NOT in detail: (a)Sources of error in measurements - specific measurements referred to.
(b)Sources of error in assumptions.
(c)Analysis of topography - specific points referred to.
(d)Possible future survey work and its implications
4. References

Excellent

USGS Medora Quadrangle map is cited (APA style) at the end of the map's caption in the Introduction section AND included in a reference list in the References section.
Competent

Both citation and reference are included, but not in APA format.
Developing

Map only cited OR included in reference list in APA format.
Limited

Map only cited OR included in reference list, NOT in APA format.
5. Writing Mechanics

Excellent

Few, if any, errors and none that interfere with comprehension. Grammar, capitalization, and punctuation are essentially correct. Misspellings are minor or repetitive.
Competent

Contains errors that may interfere with readability, but not comprehension. There are some errors of grammar, capitalization, punctuation, or spelling.
Developing

There are many errors of grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling that interfere with readability and comprehension. Complete sentences are used throughout.
Limited

There are many errors of grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling that interfere with readability and comprehension. Complete sentences are NOT used throughout.
6. Appendix

Excellent

"Surveying Elevations & Creating a Topographic Profile of the School Yard" Data sheet and graphed topographic profile are complete and correct.
Competent
Developing

"Surveying Elevations & Creating a Topographic Profile of the School Yard" Data sheet and graphed topographic profile are either incomplete OR incorrect.
Limited

"Surveying Elevations & Creating a Topographic Profile of the School Yard" Data sheet and graphed topographic profile are BOTH incomplete AND incorrect, but still present.




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