Rubric for Letter to the Editor
Rubric for Ecology Project: Comparative Analysis of Two
Technologies or Processes Related to Reducing One’s Carbon Footprint
Criteria 1 2 3 4
Introduction to the problem/4 / Introduction missing or limited in scope. / Introduction is confusing or inaccurate, and/or does not include science. / Introduction is thoughtful and clear, limited scientific background. / Introduction is thoughtful, clear and gives detailed scientific background of the problem.
Discussion of first technology or process
/8 / Discussion of pros and cons of technology or process is limited, superficial, unclear or missing. / Letter identifies one or two pros and cons for the technology or process, may or may not explain. / Letter identifies several pros and cons for the technology or process, may or may not explain. / Clearly identifies and explains several pros and cons for the technology or process and gives scientific reasoning.
Discussion of second technology or process
/8 / Discussion of pros and cons of technology or process is limited, superficial, unclear or missing. / Letter identifies one or two pros and cons for the technology or process, may or may not explain. / Letter identifies several pros and cons for the technology or process, may or may not explain. / Clearly identifies and explains several pros and cons for the technology or process and gives scientific reasoning.
Conclusion
/4 / Conclusion is missing or limited. / Conclusion is unclear and/or does not specify which technology or process is preferred and/or does not provide reasoning. / Conclusion is somewhat unclear and/or provides reasoning that was not previously discussed in the paper / Conclusion is clear, states which technology or process is preferred and why, gives reasoning based on previous two paragraphs.
Style, grammar and punctuation
/2 / Confusing writing, one major or frequent minor errors. / Clear and lively writing; respectful tone; clear organization with smooth transitions; no major errors; few or no minor errors.
Bibliography
/2 / Frequent mistakes in format. / Correct format used at all times.
Poster: Visual Effects
/8 / Messy or careless work, spelling/grammar errors, incorrect size, etc. / Neat, well organized / In addition to previous category, colourful and creative / In addition to previous category, captures attention with visual effects.
Poster: Message
/8 / Message is unclear and/or does not follow project instructions. / Message is clear, scientific background is limited or missing. / Message is clear and explains the scientific background. / In addition to previous category, message makes you reconsider your actions.
General Comments:
Score: ___/44
Edited by L. Stiles-Clarke
Original from http://www.histori.ca/benchmarks/tasks/view.php?taskId=69, First accessed July 27, 2009.