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Choose a journal article related to the topics covered in functional biochemistry that was published in the last 3 years. Write a 3-5 page report summarizing the article, reflecting on its relationship to the course.
Rubric Code: AB8BA7
By profearroyo
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

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There will be a deduction of 10 points per day turned in late.
  Excellent

5 pts

Good-Fair

3 pts

Poor

1 pts

Content & Development
30 %

Excellent

- Meets the page minimum
- Content is comprehensive, accurate.
- All key points are addressed and are well covered.
- Discussion is adequate and timely.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
-Interesting to read.
Good-Fair

- Meets the page minimum
- All key points & content not comprehensive and /or addressed.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported or explained.
- Research is sparse / inadequate or does not address key concepts.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Poor

- Did not meet the page minimum.
- Content is incomplete / vague.
- Major points are not all addressed or clear.
Response
25 %

Excellent

Good discussion of summarizer's opinion of ideas in the article
Connects the paper with the material covered in class.
Good-Fair

Minimal response to the ideas presented in the article.
Poorly discusses the relationship between the paper and the class.
Poor

No response given to ideas in the reading.
Barely or does not discuss the paper in relation to the class.
Grammar & Vocabulary
25 %

Excellent

Wide range of structures with few or no significant errors.
- Rules of grammar and vocabulary usage followed.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
-Little or no evidence of English (or Spanish) interference.
Good-Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical errors.
- Language lacks clarity at times.
-Vocabulary accurate but may be somewhat limited.
-Some areas of English (or Spanish) interference may be present but meaning rarely obscured.
Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical errors.
-Meaning blocked as text is dominated by errors.
-Range of vocabulary is extremely limited.
-English (or Spanish) interference is frequent.
Spelling and Punctuation
15 %

Excellent

-Very few or no faults with respect to spelling/accentuation and punctuation.
Good-Fair

-Occasional faults in spelling/accentuation and punctuation.
Poor

-Frequent errors in spelling/accentuation and punctuation.
Organization & Structure
5 %

Remember to use the format indicated in the instructions.
Excellent

- Includes header identifying full journal citation of primary article
- Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow.
-Flow of ideas fluid and logical.
-A pleasure to read.
- Uses the appropriate format for citation and structure
Good-Fair

- No header
- Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Partially uses the appropriate format for citation and structure
Poor

- No header
- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
- Does not cite work



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