SciComm Project Revisions (optional)
Due
Mar 20 by
11:59pm
Points
100
Submitting
a file upload
Available
until Mar 20 at 11:59pm
This assignment was locked Mar 20 at 11:59pm.
To improve the grade on your final draft, you can revise and resubmit your project based on the feedback you received from the TAs/instructor.
You must also submit a short accompanying text explaining what changes you made and how you incorporated feedback you have received.
Please note the following:
Due date: Thurs. 3/20 (11:59 p.m.)
NOTE : this is the final due date for revisions – the sliding scale late policy does not apply for this assignment, to allow for sufficient time to grade any revised submissions
Revised submissions will only count towards points taken off before late submission deductions – meaning, any points deducted due to a late submission will still be deducted from a revised submission.
If you use this opportunity to turn in a missing SciComm project, you will automatically receive 10% (10 points) off your final grade for that assignment.
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SciComm Project Rubric (2)
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SciComm Project Rubric (2)
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Main Message
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threshold:
15
to >14.0 pts
Virtuoso
Communicates a clear and compelling message appropriate for the intended audience that competently addresses the intended goal
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14
to >11.0 pts
Professional
Proficiently communicates an interesting message appropriate for the intended audience and intended goal
_7768
11
to >7.0 pts
Apprentice
Main message is present but somewhat unclear and/or unconvincing; main message is not quite appropriate for the intended audience and/or goal
_19
7
to >0.0 pts
Novice
Main message is weak or difficult to identify; main message does not relate to intended audience and/or goal
_1262
0
to >0 pts
Absent
Main message is non-existent
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15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Content Knowledge
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threshold:
15
to >14.0 pts
Virtuoso
Demonstrates mastery and sophisticated grasp of course concepts, including co-production and relevant geosystems, which are clearly described and illustrated with concrete examples
_8673
14
to >11.0 pts
Professional
Shows proficient grasp of course concepts which are described, applied and integrated with clear examples
_7573
11
to >7.0 pts
Apprentice
Basic grasp of course concepts; may misunderstand or mis-apply aspects of a concept; includes examples but there is some ambiguity and/or leaves some issues undiscussed
_8028
7
to >0.0 pts
Novice
Does not use concepts correctly; concepts are stated without additional clarification or discussion; does not include sufficient examples
_9869
0
to >0 pts
Absent
Missing concepts, nonexistent discussion of concepts or illustrative examples
_1403
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15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Quality of Research
_7970
threshold:
15
to >14.0 pts
Virtuoso
Paper is exceptionally researched. Sources are thoughtfully included, showing the author has read and deeply engaged with their content. Sources are excellent quality in terms of credibility, range, and pertinence to the topic
_6656
14
to >11.0 pts
Professional
Paper is well-researched, and sources are substantively engaged in the body of the paper. Sources are of high quality and relate to the paper's main topic
_974
11
to >7.0 pts
Apprentice
Paper is somewhat well-researched. Sources relate to the main topic but need a deeper engagement. Sources are of good quality but have some issues
_2296
7
to >0.0 pts
Novice
Paper research needs significant revision. Sources are superficially engaged. Relationship of the sources to paper topic is unclear, and/or sources are lacking in credibility or range
_1526
0
to >0 pts
Absent
Does not include sources relating to the topic
_1680
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15 pts
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Integration & Synthesis
_7666
threshold:
15
to >14.0 pts
Virtuoso
All project components (format, sources, intended goals/audience, distribution, text, images, etc.) are skillfully tied together into a coherent final product
_1717
14
to >11.0 pts
Professional
Ties together project components, adequately creating a coherent final product
_1545
11
to >7.0 pts
Apprentice
Project components relate to each other but 1-2 elements are not well-matched
_9258
7
to >0.0 pts
Novice
Does not tie together project compoents into a cohesive whole; relationships between components are not clear; format is not a good fit for the intended audience and/or goal
_3006
0
to >0 pts
Absent
No effort appears to be made to tie sources together into a coherent whole, or to match format to intended audience/goal
_9357
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15 pts
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Visual Presentation
_2085
threshold:
10
to >9.0 pts
Virtuoso
Visual presentation is exceptionally well executed, highly polished, and engaging; all elements are legible and appropriate for the topic and audience
_642
9
to >7.0 pts
Professional
Layout and design are neat and attractive, with legible and appropriate elements
_9421
7
to >5.0 pts
Apprentice
Acceptable layout/design but some overly messy areas and/or showing lack of organization; 1-2 elements are difficult to discern
_461
5
to >0.0 pts
Novice
Distractingly messy; lacks organization; difficult to follow due to poor layout/ design; some elements are illegible and/or inappropriate
_8843
0
to >0 pts
Absent
No effort appears to be made for layout/design to be neatly composed; largely illegible and/or inappropriate
_2406
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10 pts
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Readability & Tone
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threshold:
10
to >9.0 pts
Virtuoso
Text is easy to read and understand; clear prose; tone and writing are appropriate for the intended audience
_3194
9
to >7.0 pts
Professional
Need to re-read 1-2 phrases or sentences, but otherwise easy to read and understand
_5087
7
to >5.0 pts
Apprentice
Mostly easy to read and understand; some issues distracting from clarity
_6798
5
to >0.0 pts
Novice
Difficult to follow due to numerous mistakes and/or poor organization or formatting
_6209
0
to >0 pts
Absent
Comprehension is severely compromised due to numerous issues/mistakes
_7575
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Required Elements
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threshold:
10
to >9.0 pts
Virtuoso
Meets and even exceeds the required elements stated in the project instructions for the chosen project format
_2353
9
to >7.0 pts
Professional
Includes all required elements as stated in the instructions
_1040
7
to >5.0 pts
Apprentice
Missing 1-2 of the required elements as stated in the instructions
_2375
5
to >0.0 pts
Novice
Missing several of the required elements as stated in the instructions
_6426
0
to >0 pts
Absent
Majority/None of the required elements are included
_6233
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10 pts
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Title
_3517
threshold:
5
to >4.0 pts
Virtuoso
Creative, descriptive, and catchy title calibrated to the format, intended audience, and goal
_1590
4
to >3.0 pts
Professional
Descriptive and catchy title that adequately draws in the intended audience
_8737
3
to >2.0 pts
Apprentice
Descriptive title that relates to case study but does not completely match the format, audience, and/or goal
_2516
2
to >0.0 pts
Novice
Title does not relate to the project's case study; does not match the project format, audience, and/or goal
_3175
0
to >0 pts
Absent
No title included with project
_2433
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Citations
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threshold:
5
to >4.0 pts
Virtuoso
All sources are properly cited, both in-text and on a reference page; citations are consistent in the chosen format (e.g. MLA, APA, Chicago)
_4826
4
to >3.0 pts
Professional
Most sources are properly cited and/or complete; citation style is mostly consistent
_8049
3
to >2.0 pts
Apprentice
A significant number of sources are not properly cited and/or incomplete; citation style is somewhat consistent
_5854
2
to >0.0 pts
Novice
Few sources are properly cited; citations are incomplete; citation style is inconsistent and/or citations are copied without editing
_1387
0
to >0 pts
Absent
Does not cite sources in-text and/or with a reference page
_9167
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5 pts
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Description of criterion
threshold:
5 pts
5
to >0 pts
Full Marks
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0
to >0 pts
No Marks
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5 pts
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Total Points:
100
out of 100
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Full Marks
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No Marks
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5 pts
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Description of criterion
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5
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Full Marks
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No Marks
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5 pts
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Total Points:
5
out of 5
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