Assignment for BIO120 Concepts in Biology Unit 7 Term paper Due: Midnight Sunday of Unit 7 Write a paper on a topic of interest that is relevant to biology. The paper should be an in-depth...

Any scientific topic that is related to biology


Assignment for BIO120 Concepts in Biology Unit 7 Term paper Due: Midnight Sunday of Unit 7 Write a paper on a topic of interest that is relevant to biology. The paper should be an in-depth investigation into the topic and is due at the end of Unit 7. The paper should be at least 1,200 word (~ four double-spaced, APA formatted page). Students: Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write. Evaluation Rubric for Unit 7 Term Paper CRITERIA Exemplary to Proficient (2 Points) Proficient to Development Needed (1 Points) Deficient (0 Points) Points Possible 1. Thesis statement Thesis statement is clear, closely aligned with the body of the paper, and reflects complexity Thesis statement is vague, unclear, confusing or only loosely related to the writing task Thesis statement is missing or has no relation to the body of the paper 2 2. Scientific Terminology Cannot define, recognize, or use scientific terminology Can adequately define and use some scientific terminology appropriately in a limited context. Can use most scientific terminology appropriately in a variety of contexts. 2 3. Scientific Concepts Cannot explain or apply scientific concepts. Can explain or apply some scientific concepts taught, but at only a superficial level. Can proficiently explain or apply most scientific concepts taught in a variety of context. 2 4. Scientific Sources Cannot distinguish reliable scientific sources from pseudoscience and opinion. Can distinguish reliable scientific sources from pseudoscience and opinion, but does not distinguish between sources written for the general public and professional peer-reviewed journals. Can distinguish between sources written for the general public and professional peer-reviewed journal. 2 5. Grammar, spelling, and formatting The essay does NOT follow the APA format guidelines or contains more than six grammatical errors or misspellings. The essay follows the APA format guidelines but contains three to six grammatical errors or misspellings. The essay follows the APA format guidelines and contains no more than three grammatical errors or misspellings. 2 6. Clear and professional writing Writing is not well-organized or cannot be easily followed or understood. Uses choppy or rambling sentences. Writing is organized and can be followed, The essay contains effective transitions between sentences Writing is clear, professional, and well-organized. Essay is can be easily followed and uses effective transitions between sentences 2 Total Points: 12