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Research Paper 
Research Paper
Select a local ecological issue and write a 4000 - 6000 word paper using APA format. Describe the issue, who and what are involved/affected, what conflicts of interest there are or could have the potential to be. Then relate this issue to a similar or identical issue found in another country and how they have or have not addressed this issue. Use the four Bioethics questions that you are have used in the past to guide your paper.
Rubric Code: W5CC35
By fweber
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Worth 75 points Total
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Lacking...

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Acceptable...

10 pts

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Excellent

15 pts

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Quality of research

Sources
Citations
Research
Insuficient

--1 or no sources cited
--Source reliablility questionable.
--Little information relevant to topic.
--Minimal research.
Lacking...

--Failed to cite at least 2 sources
--Source reliablility questionable.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support topic.
--Surface research.
Acceptable...

--Cited 2-5 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Research of sufficent depth.
Excellent

--Cited 2-5 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Content

Topic & Support
Organization
Transition
Introduction
Conclusion
Insuficient

--Topic unclear or non-existent.
--Or, support for topic insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Lacking...

--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Acceptable...

--Topic stated clearly.
--Reseach support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Excellent

--Topic clear.
--Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject.
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Works Cited

Sources
Citations
Insuficient

-- Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Many errors in format or punctuation.
--OR no bibliography.
Lacking...

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.
Acceptable...

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Few errors in format or punctuation.
Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page.
-- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics

Style
Spelling & punctuation
Mechanics & grammar
Insuficient

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Spelling errors.
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Lacking...

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Few spelling errors.
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Acceptable...

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No spelling errors.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
APA Format

Cover page
Body
Insuficient

--Format does not meet criteria.
--Many errors
Lacking...

--Format does not completely meet criteria.
--Few errors.
Acceptable...

--Format appropriate to meet criteria.
--No more than 2 errors
--Font, point, and line spacing correct
Excellent

--Format appropriate to meet criteria.
--Font, point, and line spacing
--No errors



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