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Environmental Issue Research Rubric 
Environmental Issue Research Rubric
Students will use the Internet to research 3 of 10 environmental issues that concerns them and address certain criteria pertaining to their topic.
Rubric Code: G8985B
By Annelloyd20
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Environmental Issues
  Requires attention

1 pts

Acceptable

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Causes of environmental problem

Requires attention

Lists one or two causes of the environmental issue . No indepth information presented.
Acceptable

Touches on one or two causes of the environmental issue. Causes may not be well discussed and/or understood. May be lacking in depth.
Good

Explains two causes of the environmental issue. Causes are based on scientifc research and stated clearly.
Excellent

Effectively explains at least three causes of the environmental issue.
Causes are based on scientific research and stated clearly.
Result of environmental problem

Requires attention

Lists one consequence - (either positive or negative) of environmental problem.
No in-depth information presented.
Acceptable

Touches on one positive and negative
Consequence of environmental problem. May not be well discussed and/or understood.
May be lacking in depth.
Good

Explains two positive and negative consequences of environmental problem. Information based on scientifc research and stated clearly.
Excellent

Effectively explains at least three possible positive and negative consequences of the environmental problem. Iinformation based on scientific research and stated clearly.
Solutions

Requires attention

Lists one or two solutions of the environmental issue.
No in-depth information presented.
Acceptable

Touches on one or two solutions of environmental issue. Solutions may not be well discussed and/or understood. May be lacking in depth.
Good

Explains at least two causes of the environmental issue. Information based on scientific research.
Excellent

Effectively explains at least three solutions for the environmental issue. Information based on scientific research.
Use of Supporting Facts

Requires attention

More opinion than fact.
Missing bibliography.
Acceptable

Supports information with facts from different sources (must be reputable).
Bibliography present with one source.
Good

Supports information with facts from different sources (must be reputable).
Bibliography present with at least two sources.
Excellent

Supports information with facts from reputable sources.
Bibliography with at least two to three sources listed.
Use of English on slides

Requires attention

Use of Spanish, and / or numerous spelling or grammatical errors, and/or too much text on slides.
Acceptable

Five or more spelling or grammatical errors on slides.
Good

Less than five spelling or grammatical errors on slide.
Excellent

No mistakes on slides.
Sources

Requires attention

Minimal investigation or based on hearsay. No selection of information evident (highlighting important facts).
Acceptable

1- 2 sources are used. Evidence of investigation and selection of information. No referencing during presentation.
Good

Various articles or texts used within source(s) with evidence of important information being highlighted or notes taken. Some referencing during presentation.
Excellent

More than 5 sources used with important information noted or highlighted and referenced during presentation.
Language

Vocabulary and structure
Requires attention

No planning or consideration of language. Vocabulary and structures from unit 3 ignored and/or communication is largely difficult to understand.
Acceptable

Practice evident. Some use of vocabulary and structures from unit 3. At times using complex structures that are mispronounced and difficult for classmates to understand.
Good

Practice evident. Frequent use of structures and vocabulary from unit 3 and more complex ideas and vocabulary causing confusion on few occasions.
Excellent

Practice evident. Frequent use of structures and vocabulary from unit 3 and more complex ideas and vocabulary explained to group.
Other

Posture
Punctuality
Inter-team communication
Comprehension &
Knowledge of issue
Requires attention
Acceptable
Good
Excellent



Keywords:
  • environment, science,



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