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Field Study - Medora Creek Water Quality 
Rubric Code: ZX3A3WC
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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) the motivation for our study/research question,
(b) the geographic/land-use context for the study area, and (c) the sampling site conditions on the day(s) of the study.
Competent

Provides only 2 of the criteria or one OR one of the descriptions is incomplete/unclear.
Developing

2 of the listed criteria re incomplete or unclear.
Limited

All of the criteria listed are incomplete or unclear.
3. Methods

Excellent

Chemical data (a) collection and (b) transformation procedures (Q-values, etc.) are described thoroughly and accurately AND justified.
Competent

Chemical data (a) collection and (b) transformation procedures (Q-values, etc.) are described thoroughly and accurately AND/OR justified.
Developing

One of chemical data collection/transformation procedures are missing or inaccurate. Justification is present.
Limited

One of chemical data collection/transformation procedures are missing or inaccurate. Justification is present. Justification is NOT present.
4. Data and Analysis

Excellent

All parameters' average measurements are: (a)compared to state/regional averages and EPA guidelines for: swimming, drinking, and aquatic life. (b)Connected to one of the biogeochemical cycles we discussed. (c) Environmental and human factors accounting for each parameter's measurement also discussed.
Competent

All parameters' average measurements contain at least two of the following: (a)compared to state/regional averages and EPA guidelines for: swimming, drinking, and aquatic life. (b)Connected to one of the biogeochemical cycles we discussed. (c) Environmental and human factors accounting for each parameter's measurement also discussed.
Developing

All parameters' average measurements contain 1-2 of the following: (a)compared to state/regional averages and EPA guidelines for: swimming, drinking, and aquatic life. (b)Connected to one of the biogeochemical cycles we discussed. (c) Environmental and human factors accounting for each parameter's measurement also discussed.
Limited

All parameters' average measurements contain 1 of the following: (a)compared to state/regional averages and EPA guidelines for: swimming, drinking, and aquatic life. (b)Connected to one of the biogeochemical cycles we discussed. (c) Environmental and human factors accounting for each parameter's measurement also discussed.
5. Conclusion

Excellent

Thoroughly provides a summary of analysis/results of the study. Includes recommendations for: creek use (e.g. swimming, drinking, fishing etc.), environmental changes to improve creek water quality, and further study.
Competent

Provides ALL or only 1-2 measurements/results of the study. OR
Only includes 2 of the following recommendations for: creek use (e.g. swimming, drinking, fishing etc.), environmental changes to improve creek water quality, and further study.
Developing

Results summary is inaccurate or unclear. OR
Only includes 1 of the following recommendations for: creek use (e.g. swimming, drinking, fishing etc.), environmental changes to improve creek water quality, and further study.
Limited

Results summary is absent.
OR
Recommendations are absent.
6. References

Excellent

At least 2 references are listed in addition to the Hoosier Riverwatch Manual.

All references are in APA format.
Competent

At least 1 reference is listed in addition to the Hoosier Riverwatch Manual.

All references are in APA format.
Developing

At least 1 reference is listed in addition to the Hoosier Riverwatch Manual.

Additional reference(s) ARE included but NOT in APA format.
Limited

Hoosier Riverwatch Manual is the only reference listed.
7. Appendices

Excellent

Includes Completed:
(a)Site Map
(b)Chemical Monitoring Data sheet
Competent

Includes both appendices, but 1 is incomplete or inaccurate.
Developing

Includes both appendices but 2 are incomplete are inaccurate.
Limited

Includes 1 appendix.
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.




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