iRubric: Biome Project Rubric

Article does not demonstrate understanding of the threats. It identifies one major threat to the biome. but the causes to the problem are not explained. The geographic and climatic factors that contribute to the problem are not identified, nor are the impacts to living organisms in the biome.

Article demonstrates partial understanding of the threats by identifying one major threat to the biome. The causes to the problem are partially explained. The geographic and climatic factors that contribute to the problem are identified, as are the impacts to living organisms in the biome.

Article demonstrates understanding of the threats by identifying more than one major threat to the biome. The causes to the problem are explained. The geographic and climatic factors that contribute to the problem are identified, as are the impacts to living organisms in the biome.

Article clearly demonstrates understanding of the threats by clearly identifying more than one major threat to the biome. The causes to the problem are explained clearly. The geographic and climatic factors that contribute to the problem are identified, as are the impacts to living organisms in the biome.

Bibliography missing or not at all in MLA format. Fewer than 3 resources used. Resources are not credible or reliable.

Bibliography correctly cites most resources using MLA format, but not all. Resources include three sources, one of which is from the last 2 years. Some resources are credible and reliable.

Bibliography correctly cites all resources using MLA format. Resources include at least three sources, one of which is from the last 2 years. Most resources are credible and reliable.

Bibliography correctly cites all resources using MLA format. Resources include at least three sources, one of which is from the last 2 years. Resources are credible and reliable.