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Genetic Disorders Essay 
Genetic Disorders Essay
Rubric Code: T58689
By alruah
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Genetic Disorders Essay
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introduction

Poor

Does not describe the disorder. Provides no insight into the rest of the essay. Dry and not engaging.
Fair

Vague description of the disorder. Does not indicate what the essay will include. Reader is not hooked.
Good

Provides a general description of the disorder. Reader is somewhat interested in continuing. Provides a general idea of what the essay will include.
Excellent

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

Poor

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

Information relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. No indication of who aquires it.
Good

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

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

Poor

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

Information relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. Does not cover all aspects of the disorder.
Good

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

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

Poor

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

Information relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. No mention of preventative measures or types of therapies.
Good

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.
Excellent

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

Poor

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

Information relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. Does not discuss prenatal detection or detection in carriers.
Good

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

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

Poor

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

Writer does not make personal connections. No formal summary of the essay or the disorder.
Good

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

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

Poor

The information appears to be disorganized. No headings. Thoughts are disjointed. APA formatting was not used at all.
Fair

Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed. The essay lacks any sort of flow. Many formatting errors (APA).
Good

Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. Good linking from one paragraph to the next. A few errors in formatting (APA).
Excellent

Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings. Proper (APA) formatting is consistently followed.
Sources/Citations

Poor

Sources are not accurately documented. Credibility of information is questionable.
Fair

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format. Only one source was used.
Good

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format. Only 2 sources were used.
Excellent

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. At least 3 sources were used.



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