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Hydrofracking WebQuest

TOUR 325 - Assignment 4 - Research Essay Rubric

With an ever increasing demand for energy resources, Hydrofracking has become a very controversial practice in America today. The student tasks are to participate in a WebQuest, learn about Hydrofracking, create informational posts about the subject of hydrofracking, and write a position paper that could be used by a community to make a decision about allowing or not allowing Hydrofracking in their community.

Rubric Code: UBA868

By milljp73

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Subject: Science

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Hydrofracking WebQuest
	Excellent 3 pts	Good 2 pts	Fair 1 pts	Poor 0 pts
Discussion Postings	Excellent 3 or more posts were created regarding information found from research.	Good 2 or more posts were created regarding information found from research.	Fair 1 or more posts were created regarding information found from research.	Poor 0 or more posts were created regarding information found from research.
Policy Statement	Excellent The student made 4 or more valid points about hydrofracking, and cited the information from 4 or more credible sources.	Good The student made 2 or 3 valid points about hydrofracking, and cited the information from 2 or more credible sources.	Fair The student made 1 valid points about hydrofracking, and cited the information from a credible source.	Poor No valid points were made.
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling	Excellent There are zero grammatical or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.	Good There are few errors in spelling/grammar/punctuation and the sentences flow well.	Fair Fair-Basic Communication.<BR> There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the essay.	Poor Poor-Confusing.<BR> Grammar and/or spelling and/or punctuation errors greatly interfere with the reader’s ability to easily read the essay
Policy Conclusion	Excellent It is included and is 100% clear and comprehensive.	Good It is included and is about 50% clear and/or comprehensive.	Fair It is included but is unclear.	Poor No conclusion is included.