Environmental Pollution Recommendation
Dimension
Comments
Points Available
Points Earned*
Content:
7.00
The paper is 350 to 525 words long or the presentation is 5 to 8 slides long and covers all key elements in a substantive way:
Yes
No
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Identifies the location of the pollution.
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Explains the causes of the pollution.
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Identifies the effects of this pollution on human health and the environment.
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Recommends ways to prevent, clean up, or do both for this type of environmental pollution.
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The paper or presentation (slides and speaker’s notes) is consistent with UOP and APA format standards.
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Cites at least two outside resources and lists references in APA format.
Organization:
1.50
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Organization
Exemplary: * The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow. * Subsequent sections or slides develop and support the central theme.
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Sentences and Transitions
Exemplary: * Sentences are strong throughout the paper or speaker’s notes.
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, references, and citations alight with APA guidelines and have no format errors. * Format of paper or presentation is easy to read. * Student’s name appears on the first page or slide. * The presentation typically includes five bullet points per slide, with five or fewer words per bullet. All sentences are in the speaker’s notes; no sentences appear on the viewable slide itself.
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Scholarly Tone
Exemplary: * The paper or presentation 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