Invasive Species

Grading Criteria Invasive Species

3 points possible

Content Criteria

Weight

The student discusses some of the major negative environmental impacts caused by invasive species.

0.75

The student chooses a species invasive to the United States, mentions how it entered the country, details the impacts that it has had on the United states environment, and discusses ways negative impacts could be minimized or prevented.

0.75

The student responds to at least two classmates’ initial posts by Day 7.

0.5

Research Criteria

The student utilizes at least two scholarly sources in addition to the text.

0.75

Style Criteria

The student utilizes APA format, provides a posting of at least 250 words, and answers with correct spelling and grammar.

0.25