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Genetic Disorder Research Paper 
Genetic Disorder Research Paper
Students must research a genetic disorder and use this research paper to answer the question "What is life like with {genetic disorder}?" Although each student needs to research the same genetic disorder as their video project group members, each research project should be done individually.
Rubric Code: UXA3BWA
By MrsSando
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Genetic Disorder Research Paper
  Limited

0 pts

Satisfactory

4 pts

Proficient

6 pts

Introduction

Limited

Does not describe the disorder. Provides no insight into the rest of the paper.
Satisfactory

Provides a general description of the disorder. Provides a general idea of what the essay will include.
Proficient

General description of disorder is clear. Successfully captures reader's attention. Provides a clear overview of what the essay will be about.
Mode of Inheritance

Limited

Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. Mode of inheritance remains unclear.
Satisfactory

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. Briefly explains chromosomal errors.
Proficient

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Uses terms like dominant, recessive, autosomal or X or Y-linked, etc.
Clinical Description

Limited

Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. No explanation of problems related to the disorder.
Satisfactory

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. Covers the basics of the disorder.
Proficient

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. A clear picture of what life with the disorder is like.
Treatment

Limited

Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. No treatments or prevenative meausres listed.
Satisfactory

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. General description of what can be done for people with the disorder.
Proficient

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Excellent overview of treatment and how it helps.
Detection

Limited

Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. No indication of how to tell is someone has the disorder.
Satisfactory

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. Only mentions postnatal detection.
Proficient

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Clear explanation of both prenatal and postnatal detection.
Conclusion

Limited

Conclusion has nothing to do with the main topic. Writer's feelings are not communicated at all. The essay just seems to end.
Satisfactory

General summary, but includes new information about the disorder. Brief indication of personal feelings, but no real connections made.
Proficient

Excellent summary of the essay. Personal feelings towards the disorder are clear. Connections are made to the writer's life.
Organization

Limited

No headings for sections (Mode of Inheritance, Clinical Description, Treatment, Detection).
Satisfactory

Some headings for sections are present (Mode of Inheritance, Clinical Description, Treatment, Detection).
Proficient

Used headings for each section (Mode of Inheritance, Clinical Description, Treatment, Detection).
Sources/Citations

Limited

No Works Cited page
Sources are not accurately documented. MLA formatting was not used at all.
Satisfactory

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired MLA format. Only 2 sources were used.
Incorrect font size (not Times New Roman size 12pt), incorrect spacing (not double spaced).
Proficient

All sources are accurately documented in the desired MLA format. At least 3 sources were used. Correct font size (Times New Roman 12) and Correct Spacing (double spaced)



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