For this course, you are required to submit a 10-page critique and personal reflection on the textbook Why Evolution Is True. This draft is worth 3% of you grade. The final draft of this assignment is
UE SLO RUBRIC Name Cheryl Kozina Date 4/4/18 Performance Levels SLOs Criteria No Evidence Partial Evidence Solid Evidence SCW1.1 Explain both the process of evolution by natural selection and the evidence for evolution from paleontology, genetics, molecular biology, comparative embryology, comparative anatomy, physiology, biogeography, and geology.
30 points Evidence provided for evolution includes less than 2 of the following: paleontology, genetics, molecular biology, comparative embryology, comparative anatomy, physiology, biogeography, and geology. OR Partial evidence is provided for evolution (2-7 supporting points), but the process of evolution by natural selection is not described. 0 Evidence provided for evolution includes between 2 and 7 of the following: paleontology, genetics, molecular biology, comparative embryology, comparative anatomy, physiology, biogeography, and geology. OR Thorough evidence is provided for evolution (7-8 supporting points), but the process of evolution by natural selection is not described. 15 Process of evolution by natural selection is correctly explained and the evidence provided for evolution includes at least 7/8 of the following: paleontology, genetics, molecular biology, comparative embryology, comparative anatomy, physiology, biogeography, and geology. 30 SCW1.3 Evaluate the theory of evolution using the scientific method. 10 points Scientific method is not applied to support the theory of evolution. 0 Applies the scientific method to evolution/natural selection, but misses or skips some steps. 5 Explicitly states the scientific method and applies it to evolution/natural selection. 10 CT1.1 Interpret evidence for evolution for intended and unintended meaning. 10 points No attempt at interpreting the evidence for evolution that includes analysis of intended and unintended meaning. 0 Evidence of evolution is interpreted, however, a thorough analysis of intended and unintended meaning is not fully realized. 5 Interpretation of the evidence for evolution includes analysis of intended and unintended meaning. 10 CT1.2 Assess different points of view, assumptions, and/or arguments regarding evolution. 10 points No assessment of different points of view, assupmtions, and/or arguments regarding evolution are made. 0 An attempt is made to assess different points of view, assumptions, and/or arguments regarding evolution, however, this assessment is limited.5 Multiple different points of view, assumptions, and/or arguments regarding evolution are presented. 10 CT1.3 Support your personal viewpoint on evolution using criteria/evidence. 20 points No conclusions are drawn AND/OR the student's personal viewpoint on evolution is not included. 0 Paper is summarized in the conclusion section by including the student's personal viewpoint on evolution, however, it is not supported by criteria/evidence.
10 Paper is summarized in the conclusion section by including the student's personal viewpoint on evolution, supported by criteria/evidence. 20 Readability Rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation are followed. Sentences well-constructed, complete, clear and concise. Paragraphs well-constructed, complete, clear and concise. 10 points Some violations of rules of grammar, spelling and/or punctuation. AND Sentences are not well-constructed, complete, clear and concise. AND Paragraphs are not well- constructed, complete, clear and concise. 0 Some violations of rules of grammar, spelling and/or punctuation. OR Sentences are not well-constructed, complete, clear and concise. OR Paragraphs are not well- constructed, complete, clear and concise. 5 Rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation are followed.
Sentences well-constructed, complete, clear and concise.
Paragraphs well-constructed, complete, clear and concise. 10 Formatting The paper has a minimum of 10 pages, including title and reference page. The paper includes a stand-alone title page and reference page and includes at least 3 references (this may include the assigned texts). The paper has APA style format. 10 points The paper does not have a minimum of 10 pages, including title and reference page. AND The paper does not include a stand-alone title page and reference page and include at least 3 references (this may include the assigned texts). AND The paper does not have APA style format. 0 The paper does not have a minimum of 10 pages, including title and reference page. OR The paper does not include a stand- alone title page and reference page and include at least 3 references (this may include the assigned texts). OR The paper does not have APA style format.
5 The paper has a minimum of 10 pages, including title and reference page. The paper includes a stand-alone title page and reference page and includes at least 3 references (this may include the assigned texts). The paper has APA style format. 10 Comments: Score (Should total 100)
