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VCE Biology Unit 2 AOS3- Outcome 3 
In this investigation you will apply and extend your knowledge and skills developed in Area of Study 1 to investigate an issue involving a practical investigation.
Rubric Code: AX93859
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Investigation of an Issue
  Excellent/Exemplary

4 pts

Good/Above Average

3 pts

Fair/Average

2 pts

Developing/Poor

1 pts

Absent

0 pts

Issue to be Investigated

Excellent/Exemplary
Good/Above Average
Fair/Average

Appropriate and approved Research Issue
Developing/Poor
Absent

Topic not appropriate
Science and Procedures/Methodology

Excellent/Exemplary

Fully describe the science behind this topic and the procedures used in an accessible and clear manner.
Good/Above Average

The science behind this topic and the procedures used in this topic were discused in an accessible and clear manner.
Fair/Average

The science OR procedure was fully discussed.
Developing/Poor

The science OR procedure was mentioned but not in great detail
Absent

No science or procedures mentioned.
Results

Excellent/Exemplary

Detailed and professional presentation of scientific results, using a range of presentation formats.
Good/Above Average

Detailed presentation of scientific results, using a range of presentation formats.
Fair/Average

Reasonable presentation of scientific results, with a range of presentation formats
Developing/Poor

Basic presentation of scientific results
Absent

No results presented
Conclusions

Excellent/Exemplary

Draw and justify sound conclusions based on scientific evidence
Good/Above Average

Draw and justify conclusions mostly based on scientific evidence
Fair/Average

Draw vague conclusions based on scientific evidence
Developing/Poor

Draw unsubstantiated conclusions based on opinion or anecdote
Absent

No conclusions presented
Opinions

Excellent/Exemplary

All major opinions regarding the issue are presented impartially. If opinions are are technical, statistics and quantitative information is given. If arguments are moral, appropriate sources for beliefs are given.
Good/Above Average

Some major opinions regarding the issue are presented impartially. If opinions are are technical, statistics and quantitative information is given. If arguments are moral, appropriate sources for beliefs are given.
Fair/Average

Few opinions regarding the issue are presented. Use of statistics or numbers for argument is used very little. Moral arguments are based on student's feelings rather than sources.
Developing/Poor

Opinions regarding the issue are missing. Numerical reasoning omitted, moral arguments derived solely from student's feelings.
Absent

No controversies listed.
Formatting/neatness

Excellent/Exemplary

An interesting, engaging and unique presentation was delivered. Including a neat and error free presentation. Presentation was within the allotted word count
Good/Above Average

Presentation is not engaging, but the topics were adequately covered. A few areas not neat and/or some mistakes noted. Presentation was within the allotted word count
Fair/Average

Not engaging. The topic was not as fully examined as it could have been. Attempts were made for neatness and several mistakes noted. Presentation was within the allotted word count
Developing/Poor

The presentation was plain and not engaging. No attempts were made to make the presentation interesting. Not neat and many mistakes noted. Presentation was not within allotted word count
Absent

no presentation
References

Excellent/Exemplary

Numerous references used and correctly listed. Sources are reputable (peer reviewed journals, scientific, research papers etc)
Good/Above Average

Numerous references used and correctly listed. Some sources may be questionable, such as the Wikipedia and blogs.
Fair/Average

Numerous references used and partially listed. General interest sites heavily used.
Developing/Poor

Numerous references used and correctly listed. library database used, only general use websites used.
Absent

no references listed



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