Climate Change Response Paper
Dimension
Comments
Points Available
Points Earned*
Content:
7.00
The paper is 525 to 700 words long and covers all key elements in a substantive way:
Yes
No
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Explains how scientists learn about past global temperatures and climates.
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Explains the greenhouse effect.
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Identifies greenhouse gases and their role in current climate change.
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Discusses one piece of data that scientists offer to show that the climate is changing globally.
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Describes one or more expected impacts of climate change in your area.
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Cites credible sources for the information presented in the paper.
Organization:
1.50
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Organization
Exemplary: * The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow. * Subsequent sections develop and support the central theme.
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Sentences and Transitions
Exemplary: * Sentences are strong throughout the paper.
Mechanics:
1.50
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Grammar and Spelling
Exemplary: * All words spelled correctly. * No grammar errors. * No capitalization errors.
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Format
Exemplary: * The paper or presentation, references, and citations alight with APA guidelines and have no format errors. * Format of paper is easy to read. * Student’s name appears on the first page. * Images are appropriate.
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Scholarly Tone
Exemplary: * The paper avoids clichés, colloquial terms, contractions, and informal phrases.
Percent Quotations in the Summary (if over 10%):
0%
Subtotals
10.00
0.00
Days Late
0
0.00
0.00
Totals
10.00
0.00
