PAPER FOR KIM WOODS ONLY 2

This is just an 5 points extra credits for the current issues paper assignment.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Assignment Description:
In the news media (newspaper, news magazine, or internet news source) locate an article of interest related to genetics, DNA, food, genetically modified organisms, biotechnology, agriculture, or the environment.

Read the article and write a one paragraph summary of the article. Follow this with a second paragraph explaining how it relates to you (application) on a personal level. Include a weblink or scanned image of the article as well as the two-paragraph, double spaced, spell-checked, 12 pt. font, type-written assignment via Canvas.

Assignment Evaluation:
This assignment is worth 25 points. Assignments will be evaluated based on effectiveness of the summary, depth of reflection of the application, and writing quality. In order to earn the full 25 points, the assignment must be type-written, include two paragraphs as described above, and a link or scanned copy of the article must be included.

 

Rubric

Current Issues Rubric (1)
Current Issues Rubric (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
Effectiveness of Summary
Student summarizes the article thoroughly.

1.0 pts

Student provides some information, but not enough to help others understand the general idea.

0.5 pts

No Marks

0.0 pts

1.0 pts
Depth of Reflection
Student provides a thorough personal reflection. Incudes information on how they can personally apply the article.

2.0 pts

Student makes brief mention what they learned from the article. Provides little or no information on how the event affected them personally.

1.0 pts

No marks

0.0 pts

2.0 pts
Link to article included or Scanned copy attached
Direct link or copy attached

1.0 pts

No link or attached article

0.0 pts

1.0 pts
Writing Quality
Summary and reflection are well written with few or no grammatical or spelling errors.

1.0 pts

Summary and reflection lack flow or show lack of thought. A number of writing errors exist.

0.5 pts

Poorly written with many writing errors.

0.0 pts

1.0 pts
Total Points: 5.0
 
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