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SCI 200 Project Part One Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
Basic scientific literacy is essential for understanding real-world applications of the natural sciences. As a consumer and voter, you will be faced with issues that
require a basic understanding of science. For example, you might ask yourself the following questions: How can genetically modified foods affect my health?
Should scientists be held liable for not predicting earthquakes that led to human casualties, as they were in Italy in 2012? Is anthropogenic climate change real?
Is fracking a concern where you live? Because of the prevalence of natural science issues such as these, it is important to understand basic natural science
concepts and how they impact our daily lives.
The project for this course has two parts. In part one, you will conduct a research investigation that examines an issue in the natural sciences. You will identify
appropriate resources for investigating the issue you select, use these resources to develop a question related to the issue, and apply natural science principles
to the issue and question. In addition, you will identify an audience who would be interested in the selected issue. In Part Two, you will develop a presentation
for the audience you identified in part one. In your presentation, you will explain how scientific thinking has impacted you and your audience, supporting your
claims with evidence.
Part one of this project addresses the following course outcomes:
Illustrate the impact of scientific thinking on personal and professional experiences
Select appropriate and relevant science resources in investigating contemporary issues in the natural sciences
Communicate effectively to specific audiences in examining fundamental aspects of the natural world
Apply essential principles of the natural sciences in addressing critical questions related to the natural world
Prompt
Select a contemporary issue in the natural sciences to investigate. You may select an issue that was discussed in the course, or you may select your own if you
have instructor approval. You could consider using your topic and question from Perspectives in the Natural Sciences if they are something you would like to
investigate further for this project. After selecting an issue, you will conduct a research investigation, identifying appropriate resources for researching the issue,
developing a question related to the issue, and applying principles of natural science to your issue and question. You will submit your planning document as a
written report.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
I. Introduction: In this section, you will discuss your natural science issue and select resources that you can use to research the issue. This will lead you to
the development of a research question related to your issue. Specifically, you should:
a. Describe the issue in the natural sciences that you have selected to investigate. Why is this issue significant?
b. Describe at least three science resources that you could use to investigate the issue you selected. Your sources must be relevant to your issue
and must be of an academic nature appropriate for the issue. In your description, consider questions such as: What are the similarities and
differences in the content of your sources? What makes them appropriate and relevant for investigating your issue? What was your thought
process when you were searching for sources? How did you make choices?
c. Based on your review of science resources, develop a specific question related to the issue you selected. In other words, what would you like to
know more about?
II. Body: In this section, you will use the natural science resources that you selected to investigate your question, focusing on an appropriate audience and
the scientific principles related to the issue. Make sure to cite your sources. Based on your research:
a. Identify an audience that would be interested in your issue and the question you developed. For example, who would benefit most from hearing
your message, or who could best help in addressing the issue?
b. Describe how and why you can tailor your message to your audience, providing specific examples. For example, will your audience understand
scientific terminology and principles, or will you need to explain them? How will you communicate effectively with your audience?
c. Identify the natural science principle(s) that apply to your question and issue. For example, if your issue is global climate change, the principle
you might identify is that the sun is the primary source of energy for Earth’s climate system.
d. Explain how the principle(s) you identified apply to your issue and question. In other words, how are the natural science principle(s) you
identified relevant to your question and issue?
III. Conclusion: In this section, you will conclude your research investigation by discussing future directions for the debate on your issue. Specifically, you
should:
a. Formulate a hypothesis that addresses the question you developed. Make sure your hypothesis is based on your investigation of your question.
b. Explain how a natural scientist would go about collecting evidence to support or refute the hypothesis you formulated. In other words, what
would the next steps be if a natural scientist were to continue researching your hypothesis? Make sure to support your response with the
natural science resources that you selected.
IV. Provide a reference list that includes all of the science resources you used to investigate your issue and question. Ensure that your list is formatted
according to current APA guidelines (or another format, with instructor permission).
Project Part One Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your planning document should be 3–5 pages, double spaced, with 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins. You
should use current APA guidelines (or another format approved by your instructor) for your citations and reference list.
Critical Elements Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident Value
Introduction: Issue
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
description is exceptionally clear
and contextualized (100%)
Describes selected issue in
natural sciences and its
significance (85%)
Describes selected issue in
natural sciences and its
significance but with gaps in
detail or clarity (55%)
Does not describe selected issue in
natural sciences and its
significance (0%)
9.5
Introduction: Science
Resources
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
description of resources
demonstrates strong
understanding of information
needed to investigate issues in
the natural sciences (100%)
Describes at least three relevant
and appropriate science
resources that could be used to
investigate selected issue (85%)
Describes at least three science
resources that could be used to
investigate selected issue but
with gaps in appropriateness,
relevance, or detail (55%)
Does not describe at least three
science resources that could be
used to investigate selected issue
(0%)
9.
5
Introduction: Specific
Question
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
response demonstrates insight
into connection between
research and question (100%)
Develops specific question
related to selected issue and
based on review of science
resources (85%)
Develops specific question
related to selected issue, but
question is not based on review
of science resources (55%)
Does not develop specific question
related to selected issue (0%)
9.5
Body: Audience
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
identification of audience
demonstrates insight into issue
and question (100%)
Identifies an audience that
would be interested in issue and
question, citing source(s) (85%)
Identifies an audience, but
audience is not appropriate for
issue and question, or there are
gaps in citation (55%)
Does not identify an audience (0%) 9.5
Body: Message
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
response demonstrates
sophisticated understanding of
how to effectively communicate
with specific audience (100%)
Describes how and why message
can be tailored to audience,
providing specific examples and
citing source(s) (85%)
Describes how and why message
can be tailored to audience but
with gaps in examples or citation
(55%)
Does not describe how and why
message can be tailored to
audience (0%)
9.5
Body: Identify
Principle(s)
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
response demonstrates insight
into essential natural science
principles (100%)
Identifies natural science
principle(s) that apply to issue
and question, citing source(s)
(85%)
Identifies natural science
principle(s) that apply to issue
and question but with gaps in
accuracy or citation (55%)
Does not identify natural science
principle(s) that apply to issue and
question (0%)
9.5
Body: Explain
Principle(s)
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
response demonstrates insight
into essential natural science
principles (100%)
Explains how identified
principle(s) apply to issue and
question, citing source(s) (85%)
Explains how identified
principle(s) apply to issue and
question but with gaps in detail,
clarity, or citations (55%)
Does not explain how identified
principle(s) apply to issue and
question
9.5
Conclusion: Hypothesis
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
response demonstrates
understanding of scientific
thinking (100%)
Formulates hypothesis that
addresses question and is based
on investigation of question
(85%)
Formulates hypothesis that
addresses question, but
hypothesis is not based on
investigation of question (55%)
Does not formulate hypothesis
that addresses question (0%)
9.5
Conclusion: Natural
Scientist
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
response demonstrates
understanding of scientific
thinking (100%)
Explains how a natural scientist
would go about collecting
evidence to support or refute
hypothesis
Explains how a natural scientist
would go about collecting
evidence to support or refute
hypothesis, but explanation has
gaps in clarity, detail, or logic
(55%)
Does not explain how a natural
scientist would go about collecting
evidence to support or refute
hypothesis (0%)
9.5
Reference List
Provides reference list that
includes all science resources
used to investigate issue and
question, and list is formatted
according to current APA
guidelines (100%)
Provides reference list that
includes all science resources
used to investigate issue and
question, but list has gaps in
adherence to current APA
formatting guidelines (55%)
Does not provide reference list
that includes all science resources
used to investigate issue and
question (0%)
9.5
Articulation of
Response
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization and is presented in
a professional and easy-to-read
format (100%)
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
(85%)
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and articulation of
main ideas (55%)
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas (0%)
5
Total 100%
Running head: EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES 1
EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES 6
Effects of Electric Vehicles
China Brown
Southern New Hampshire University
Natural Science
02/09/2020
Introduction
The increased use of electric vehicles has reduced the direct emissions of carbon dioxide and air pollutants for road transport significantly. However, such positive effects of using electric vehicles have partially been offset by some additional emissions that are usually caused by the continued use of fossil fuel in the power sector (Holland et al., 2019). Electric cars do emit not only exhaust fumes but also use batteries that emit toxic fumes. Most of the electricity that is used to power electric vehicles is usually generated from the non-renewable energy that can have negative impacts on both the environment and human health (Ma et al., 2017). The significance of the issue of effects of electric vehicles on Panyu public transport is that it will help in educating people on why the electric vehicles are not good for the environment and what can be done to make them better.
The three resources that I can use in investigating the issue of effects of electric cars are, “Distributional effects of air pollution from electric vehicle adoption”, “The analysis of the battery electric vehicle’s potentiality of environmental effect” and “Is subsidized electric vehicles adoption sustainable: Consumers’ perceptions and motivation toward incentive policies, environmental benefits, and risks.” The similarities in the content of all the sources are that they all explain the adverse effects of the electric vehicles on the environment. The difference in the content of the resources is that the first article is specific to how the electric vehicles pollute the air while the other two articles explain the effects of the electric vehicles in general. The articles are relevant and significant towards the investigation on the effects of electric vehicles on the environment because they have provided relevant examples of how the electric vehicles have impacted the environment in different ways. My thought process when I was searching for the sources was that I first generalized the environmental effects of the electric vehicles and what I did to make my choices was first to eliminate all the articles that were not relevant to the impact of the electric vehicles towards the environment.
What is the effect of electric car technology on Panyu public transport company of China for over two years?
Body
The study on the effects of electric vehicles will greatly help Panyu public transport company in realizing the emissions that are usually caused by their vehicles and how they can contribute to the climatic changes. Once the company has realized the different effects of the electric vehicles, it will then develop some of the best mechanisms that will ensure that the environmental effects have been reduced and that can be done through minimizing their purchase of the electric vehicles.
There are some terminologies that might be challenging for the company to understand on their own. Some of such terminologies are the air pollutants which include PM10, NOx and the volatile organic compounds (VOC) (Cusenza et al., 2019). The terminologies can only be explained to them by offering a better description of what they mean. PM10 are fine articles or respirable particulate matter comprised of smoke, soot, nitrates, metals, dust water, sulphates, and rubber among other substances that make them very harmful to human health once breathed in. However, NOx is nitrogen oxide, a harmful element that is also present in automotive emissions. VOC are organic chemicals with high vapor pressure, and most of them are harmful (Cusenza et al., 2019).
The natural scientific principle that applies to the issues of electric vehicle on environmental change is that human influence is the critical factor that determines the environmental changes. The key relation between the principle of environmental change is that the emissions caused by electric vehicles have started exceeding those that are produced by gasoline vehicles. The heavy batteries that are possessed by the electric vehicles cause an increased particulate matter emission from the tires (Li et al., 2017). The electric vehicles still have a combination of the drum brakes and disc brakes which are both well known for causing particulate emissions (Zhang et al., 2018). The electric vehicles usually rely on electricity that is generally generated by fossil energy, which can as well result in pollution causing environmental change.
When considering the life cycle of electric vehicles in comparison to that of conventional vehicles, the production process of electric vehicles is far much environmentally intensive since it emits more toxic waste. The production of electric vehicles has approximately twice as much global warming potential to that of the conventional vehicles (Zhang et al., 2018). Furthermore, the production of electric motors and batteries needs excessive toxic minerals like copper, aluminum, and nickel (Ma et al., 2017). This fact makes the acidification effect of electric vehicles much greater when compared to the production of conventional gasoline vehicles. When considering potential for harmful effects associated with airborne particulate matter, acid rain, human toxicity, smog, depletion of mineral and fossil fuel resources, as well as ecosystem toxicity, electricity-powered vehicles perform on par or worse than conventional vehicles irrespective of their negligent emission while operating (Zhang et al., 2018).
Since Panyu public transport company operates buses and has handed electric vehicles in its fleet as a way of addressing the harmful effects of its services to the environment, understanding the environmental threats electric vehicles pose if very crucial (Advancing Public Transport, 2020). The company needs to understand that a move to replace its gasoline vehicles with electric ones will not eliminate the problem of harmful emissions since the manufacturing process and the operation of electric vehicles produce particulate emissions. Hence, the company should understand that, by simply purchasing an electric vehicle, they are promoting the production of more and contributing to environmental pollution.
Hence, for a company like Panyu public transport company, it would be better to continue operating the conventional vehicles instead of opting for electric vehicles to avoid contributing to their excessive harmful effect on the environment. The effect of electric vehicles surpasses that of conventional vehicles, particularly considering their production process that is considerably more environmentally intensive. Their global warming potential is two times that of conventional vehicles. Besides, the production of batteries that power electric vehicles as well as the electric motors themselves needs more toxic materials than conventional vehicles. Electric vehicles still use tires and a combination of drum and disc brakes that emit particulate matters while operating. The electricity used to power these vehicles also comes from fossil fuels that damage the environment. Based on these findings, companies like Panyu should not buy electric vehicles as a way of minimizing their production and harmful effect on the environment.
References
Advancing Public Transport. (2020). Our members. Panyu Public Transport Company. Retrieved February 9, 2020 from
https://www.uitp.org/all-members?title=&field_member_category_tid=All&field_location_term_tid=138&page=8
Cusenza, M. A., Bobba, S., Ardente, F., Cellura, M., & Di Persio, F. (2019). Energy and environmental assessment of a traction lithium-ion battery pack for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Journal of cleaner production, 215, 634-649.
Holland, S. P., Mansur, E. T., Muller, N. Z., & Yates, A. J. (2019). Distributional effects of air pollution from electric vehicle adoption. Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, 6(S1), S65-S94.
Li, S., Tong, L., Xing, J., & Zhou, Y. (2017). The market for electric vehicles: indirect network effects and policy design. Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, 4(1), 89-133.
Ma, Y., Ke, R. Y., Han, R., & Tang, B. J. (2017). The analysis of the battery electric vehicle’s potentiality of environmental effect: A case study of Beijing from 2016 to 2020. Journal of cleaner production, 145, 395-406.
Zhang, X., Bai, X., & Shang, J. (2018). Is subsidized electric vehicles adoption sustainable: Consumers’ perceptions and motivation toward incentive policies, environmental benefits, and risks.Journal of Cleaner Production, 192, 71-79.
Feedback for 5-3-2 Project Part One: Planning Document Second Draft
Top of Form
Thank you for your submission, China. I enjoyed reading your draft, however, there are some sections of your paper that need to be corrected. Please check each section of the rubric to find my suggestions for improvement. Please make these revisions in Soomo so that when you download your planning document, it will show your corrected draft. Once you have completed those revisions, you will be right on track to being successful on your final draft. Also, take time now to look at the final draft rubric to ensure that you achieve the new performance level descriptor “exemplary” on your final draft. Please keep working hard. |
Rubric Name: SCI 200 Project Part One Second Draft Rubric
This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.Criteria
Proficient
Needs Improvement
Not Evident
Introduction: Issue
5 points
Describes selected issue in natural sciences and its significance
3.75 points
Describes selected issue in natural sciences and its significance but with gaps in detail or clarity
0 points
Does not describe selected issue in natural sciences and its significance
5 / 5
Introduction: Science Resources
10 points
Describes at least three relevant and appropriate science resources that could be used to investigate selected issue
7.5 points
Describes at least three science resources that could be used to investigate selected issue but with gaps in appropriateness, relevance, or detail or is missing one or more sources
0 points
Does not describe science resources that could be used to investigate selected issue
10 / 10
Introduction: Specific Question
5 points
Develops specific question related to selected issue based on review of science resources
3.75 points
Develops specific question related to selected issue, but question is not based on review of science resources
0 points
Does not develop specific question related to selected issue
5 / 5
Body: Audience
10 points
Identifies an audience that would be interested in issue and question, citing source(s)
7.5 points
Identifies an audience, but audience is not appropriate for issue and question, or there are gaps in citation
0 points
Does not identify an audience
7.5 / 10
Criterion Feedback
China, please add a relevant APA in-text citation to this paragraph to achieve proficiency. Be sure to add the long citation to the reference page on the last page of your planning document.
Body: Message
10 points
Describes how and why message can be tailored to audience, providing specific examples and citing source(s)
7.5 points
Describes how and why message can be tailored to audience but with gaps in examples or citation
0 points
Does not describe how and why message can be tailored to audience
10 / 10
Body: Identify Principle(s)
10 points
Identifies natural science principle(s) that apply to issue and question, citing source(s)
7.5 points
Identifies natural science principle(s) that apply to issue and question but with gaps in accuracy or citation
0 points
Does not identify natural science principle(s) that apply to issue and question
10 / 10
Body: Explain Principle(s)
10 points
Explains how identified principle(s) apply to issue and question, citing source(s)
7.5 points
Explains how identified principle(s) apply to issue and question but with gaps in detail, clarity, or citation
0 points
Does not explain how identified principle(s) apply to issue and question
10 / 10
Conclusion: Hypothesis
15 points
Formulates hypothesis that addresses question based on investigation of question
11.25 points
Formulates hypothesis that addresses question, but hypothesis is not based on investigation of question
0 points
Does not formulate hypothesis that addresses question
11.25 / 15
Criterion Feedback
This hypothesis needs clarity, China. You have successful formulated a hypothesis, however, there is a lack of it being based upon empirical (experimental) evidence because it cannot be tested in this lifetime. Therefore, this hypothesis does not address your question completely. To strengthen this key element of your research paper you must base your hypothesis on your investigation. Doing so demonstrates that you used logic to come up with it. This was a new element within your research paper so it can be difficult to incorporate this aspect. I suggest, for your final draft, that you use the wording from your research question and add specific themes you learned from your investigation. For example, if your research question was “Do hovercrafts make for the best mode of transportation in off-shore townships in Virginia?”, and your investigation found that hovercrafts use huge amounts of gas, your hypothesis might be “hovercrafts are more useful than cars for people living in off-shore townships, despite not being economical”. An easier way to write your hypothesis is to use this template as a guideline: If _____[I do this] _____, then _____[this]_____ will happen. (Ex. If I give elementary aged children chocolate candy, then they will behave in a hyperactive manner.) I want you to grow from this feedback I’ve provided. Also, please watch this video: https://youtu.be/gjDcLprBxRo. Please make sure that your final draft contains these suggested changes. Keep working hard. You are just one step away!
Conclusion: Natural Scientist
15 points
Explains how a natural scientist would go about collecting evidence to support or refute hypothesis
11.25 points
Explains how a natural scientist would go about collecting evidence to support or refute hypothesis, but explanation has gaps in clarity, detail, or logic
0 points
Does not explain how a natural scientist would go about collecting evidence to support or refute hypothesis
11.25 / 15
Criterion Feedback
China, you received needs improvement for this section because your experiment is not based in the natural sciences. Please review your scientific research articles for ideas on how to create a unique natural science experiment that a natural scientist might use to test your research question and collect evidence to support or refute your hypothesis. Typically, this requires that you list the hypothetical next steps (with specific detail) of a natural scientist, if they were to continue researching your hypothesis. Please make this adjustment and you will be on track to be successful for your final draft.
Reference List
5 points
Provides reference list that includes all science resources used to investigate issue and question, and list is formatted according to current APA guidelines
3.75 points
Provides reference list that includes all science resources used to investigate issue and question, but list has gaps in adherence to current APA formatting guidelines
0 points
Does not provide reference list that includes all science resources used to investigate issue and question
5 / 5
Articulation of Response
5 points
Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization
3.75 points
Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas
0 points
Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas
3.75 / 5
Criterion Feedback
China, there is an opportunity for improvement here. I like that you have submitted your rough draft. However, the way you have articulated your thoughts has caused your submission to have some problems with readability and articulation of its main ideas due to lack of details, format, and citation issues. Please take some time to review your submission and correct those errors. The correct the format issues, please use the setup sheet to assist to preparing your planning document. You can find it in announcement named “Important Planning Document Information.” If you need assistance with your citations or anything else, please contact the SNHU Writing Center for assistance. They will be happy to help.
Rubric Total ScoreTotal
88.75 / 100
Overall Score
Overall Score
Proficient
Instructors should not modify this row (it will automate from the scores above). This score represents the average evaluation across all rubric criteria.
Needs ImprovementInstructors should not modify this row (it will automate from the scores above). This score represents the average evaluation across all rubric criteria.
Not EvidentInstructors should not modify this row (it will automate from the scores above). This score represents the average evaluation across all rubric criteria.
Score
Submission Feedback
Thank you for your submission, China. I enjoyed reading your draft, however, there are some sections of your paper that need to be corrected. Please check each section of the rubric to find my suggestions for improvement. You can use these corrections to assist you in completing your final presentation. Thank you for working hard, China.
Rubric Name: SCI 200 Project Part One Rubric (SA)
This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.
Criteria
Exemplary
Proficient
Needs Improvement
Not Evident
Introduction: Issue
9.
5 points
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and description is exceptionally clear and contextualized
8.075 points
Describes selected issue in natural sciences and its significance
5.225 points
Describes selected issue in natural sciences and its significance but with gaps in detail or clarity
0 points
Does not describe selected issue in natural sciences and its significance
9.5 / 9.5
Introduction: Science Resources
9.5 points
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and description of resources demonstrates strong understanding of information needed to investigate issues in the natural sciences
8.075 points
Describes at least three relevant and appropriate science resources that could be used to investigate selected issue
5.225 points
Describes at least three science resources that could be used to investigate selected issue but with gaps in appropriateness, relevance, or detail
0 points
Does not describe at least three science resources that could be used to investigate selected issue
5.225 / 9.5
Criterion Feedback
China, thanks for your effort on this portion of your introduction. I scored you as needs improvement here because you needed to strengthen your paper. The reader would have benefited from the inclusion of specific details, such as listing out examples i.e. example 1), example 2) etc. or citing a specific reference that is related and or has previously discussed this issue. This was necessary to achieve proficiency. In writing a research paper, you must have scientific resources that directly support your issue. In the future, make sure that you do enough research to ensure that you have adequate resources to make your document stronger. Thanks, China.
Introduction: Specific Question
9.5 points
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and response demonstrates insight into connection between research and question
8.075 points
Develops specific question related to selected issue and based on review of science resources
5.225 points
Develops specific question related to selected issue, but question is not based on review of science resources
0 points
Does not develop specific question related to selected issue
0 / 9.5
Criterion Feedback
Thanks for your submission, China. After reading your document, I have noticed that you didn’t develop a specific question that was related to your selected issue. This question is crucial to the development of an accurately written paper. Moving forward, please make sure to review our rubric before writing your paper to ensure that you are addressing all requirements to receive proficiency.
Body: Audience
9.5 points
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and identification of audience demonstrates insight into issue and question
8.075 points
Identifies an audience that would be interested in issue and question, citing source(s)
5.225 points
Identifies an audience, but audience is not appropriate for issue and question, or there are gaps in citation
0 points
Does not identify an audience
5.225 / 9.5
Criterion Feedback
China, thanks for your effort on this portion of your document. I scored you as needs improvement here because you needed to include citations. The reader would have benefited from the inclusion of citing a specific reference that is related to your target audience. This was necessary to achieve proficiency. In the future, make sure that you include the necessary resources to make your document stronger. Thanks, China.
Body: Message
9.5 points
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and response demonstrates sophisticated understanding of how to effectively communicate with specific audience
8.075 points
Describes how and why message can be tailored to audience, providing specific examples and citing source(s)
5.225 points
Describes how and why message can be tailored to audience but with gaps in examples or citation
0 points
Does not describe how and why message can be tailored to audience
5.225 / 9.5
Criterion Feedback
I like how you tailored your message to your audience, China, but there are some aspects that had gaps (i.e. lacking clear examples and citations to better connect with your specific audience). You needed more specific examples, terminology, and citations to help your audience to understand the major points in your research paper. Remember, one of your main goals is to help your audience understand what you are writing about. Moving forward, I suggest that you take this feedback and apply it to your writing in future courses. Please feel free to contact the SNHU Writing Center for more assistance in this aspect of your writing. Thank you for your work, China.
Body: Identify Principle(s)
9.5 points
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and response demonstrates insight into essential natural science principles
8.075 points
Identifies natural science principle(s) that apply to issue and question, citing source(s)
5.225 points
Identifies natural science principle(s) that apply to issue and question but with gaps in accuracy or citation
0 points
Does not identify natural science principle(s) that apply to issue and question
9.5 / 9.5
Body: Explain Principle(s)
9.5 points
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and response demonstrates insight into essential natural science principles
8.075 points
Explains how identified principle(s) apply to issue and question, citing source(s)
5.225 points
Explains how identified principle(s) apply to issue and question but with gaps in detail, clarity, or citations
0 points
Does not explain how identified principle(s) apply to issue and question
9.5 / 9.5
Conclusion: Hypothesis
9.5 points
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and response demonstrates understanding of scientific thinking
8.075 points
Formulates hypothesis that addresses question and is based on investigation of question
5.225 points
Formulates hypothesis that addresses question, but hypothesis is not based on investigation of question
0 points
Does not formulate hypothesis that addresses question
5.225 / 9.5
Criterion Feedback
This hypothesis needed clarity, China. You have formulated a hypothesis, however, there is a lack of it being based upon empirical (experimental) evidence. Therefore, this hypothesis does not address your question completely. To strengthen this key element of your Research Paper you must base your hypothesis on your investigation. Doing so demonstrates that you used logic to come up with it. The correct way to go about this is to use the wording from your Research Question and add specific themes you learned from your investigation. For example, if your Research Question was “Do hovercrafts make for the best mode of transportation in off-shore townships in Virginia?”, and your investigation found that hovercrafts use huge amounts of gas, your hypothesis might be “hovercrafts are more useful than cars for people living in off-shore townships, despite not being economical”. Moving forward, I suggest that you take this feedback and apply it to your writing in future courses. Please feel free to contact the SNHU Writing Center for more assistance in this aspect of your writing.
Conclusion: Natural Scientist
9.5 points
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and response demonstrates understanding of scientific thinking
8.075 points
Explains how a natural scientist would go about collecting evidence to support or refute hypothesis
5.225 points
Explains how a natural scientist would go about collecting evidence to support or refute hypothesis, but explanation has gaps in clarity, detail, or logic
0 points
Does not explain how a natural scientist would go about collecting evidence to support or refute hypothesis
5.225 / 9.5
Criterion Feedback
Clarity is needed here, China. You explained how a natural scientist would go about collecting evidence to support or refute the hypothesis you formulated. However, your explanation has gaps in clarity, detail, and or logic. There is a correct way to write this section. Typically, this requires that you list the hypothetical next steps (with specific detail) of a natural scientist, if they were to continue researching your hypothesis. Also, you must be sure to support your response with the natural science resources of your own selection. Moving forward, I suggest that you take this feedback and apply it to your writing in future courses. Please feel free to contact the SNHU Writing Center for more assistance in this aspect of your writing.
Reference List
9.5 points
N/A
9.5 points
Provides reference list that includes all science resources used to investigate issue and question, and list is formatted according to current APA guidelines
5.225 points
Provides reference list that includes all science resources used to investigate issue and question, but list has gaps in adherence to current APA formatting guidelines
0 points
Does not provide reference list that includes all science resources used to investigate issue and question
9.5 / 9.5
Articulation of Response
5 points
Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format
4.25 points
Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization
2.75 points
Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas
0 points
Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas
2.75 / 5
Criterion Feedback
There is an opportunity for improvement here, China. I like that you have submitted your final draft. However, the way you have articulated your thoughts has caused your submission to have some problems with citations. Moving forward, I suggest that you take this feedback and apply it to your writing in future courses. Please feel free to contact the SNHU Writing Center for more assistance in this aspect of your writing.
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Total
Score
Total
66.875 / 100