Term Paper Biodiversity and Conservation

October 25, 2020

Week 4 Library assignment:Term Paper Biodiversity and Conservation

Step 1:Start with the rough draft that you submitted in Week 3. Incorporate any comments that I provided for your rough draft. Revise your paper to make it flow smoothly. Reading your paper out loud is a good way to determine if the writing flows well, and which areas need to be smoothed.

Step 2: Proofread your paper to make sure there are not any spelling and/or grammatical errors. The final paper needs to be a minimum of 3 pages in length and it needs to follow guidelines for APA format, including:

1) a title page,

2) A references page, and

3) at least 3 pages of your original writing.

You should include at least 4 references: The American Museum of Natural History website, plus 3 additional references.

Be sure to use the information on APA Format found in the “Writing Help!” tab

For example, each of your references should be cited in the body of your paper using author’s last name and year of publication in parentheses, (Smith 2005). Every time you use an idea from one of these references, the reference should be cited at the end of the paragraph.

Step 3:Please submit your final term paper

Grading Rubric for Biodiversity and Conservation term paper

Item Description

Percent

Correct definition of biodiversity and conservation

10%

Statement of main points in introduction

10%

Properly indented paragraphs with no extra space between paragraphs

10%

Title Page formatted correctly

10%

References Page formatted correctly

10%

References cited in the paper

10%

Content of paper

10%

Organization – followed format (intro, body, conclusion)

10%

Spelling

10%

Grammar

10%

Total

100%

• There will be a 10%. Penalty for writing less than the minimum required 3 pages for this assignment.

• No late assignments will be accepted.

• Remember to give credit to the author each time you use an idea that is not your own.

Good Luck!

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.