Biodiversity and human well-being:

October 25, 2020

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TOPIC BELOW WITH A INTRO AND THE WEBSITE!!
For this assignment, locate and critically read/review one science research article for the purpose of evaluation and class discussion. You may choose a published article in a science journal or an article in a more popularly-oriented magazine such as National Geographic or Scientific American. Please do not select an article which focuses primarily on science education or teaching. No duplicates. The article should not be older than five years. The review should be no longer than two double-spaced pages. Make sure you cover the following below:

1. Title of article, author, etc. (full citation in APA).

2. Article Summary

Describe the article. What was the article about? Summarize as comprehensively and

concisely as possible.

3. Critical Analysis

Describe why you believe this article would merit discussion in your science class (how

well did this article present the information it was meant to convey? How well was it

written? Did you find it stimulating? Confusing? Biased? Informative? etc.).

4. Science in Everyday Life

How would this topic relate to your students and their everyday life? Why or how is it

relevant to them? Include GSE/NGSS related to your science topic.

Topic:
Biodiversity is essential in the well-being of human beings. The article states that more sustainable development pathways can be achieved if human beings identify the need for biodiversity. For instance, the conservation of trees and forests will promote good health as climate changes will not occur (Naeem et al., 2016). Global warming has resulted from increased human activities and the emission of dangerous gases to the atmosphere. This has thus led to increased warming in the world, thus leading to unfavorable climatic changes.

Website: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2016.2091

Grading Rubrics

Distinguished

(100%)

Proficient

(85%)

Basic

(70%)

Below Expectations

(50%)

Non-Performance

(0%)

Thesis Statement

Raises the strongest objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.

Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.

The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Counter Argument

Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.

Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.

The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Conclusion

– Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.

Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.

Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.

Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay, however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.

The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.