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Apr 27, 2009

Current mood:accomplished

Content & Organization
Points 10.5
Points Earned 10.5
All key elements on biodiversity are covered in substantive way. A central theme
in the paper is directed toward appropriate audience
>All elements were covered in good details
Within 2,500-3,000 words
>The paper was within the required word limit;  without the title and the reference pages, as described in the syllabus 

> Describes clearly the magnitude of the problem of biodiversity

>The problems of global biodiversity are clearly listed, as well as detailed

with good examples.

>Compares and contrasts the threatened, endangered, and extinct species, with

detailed examples of each

>Timely comparison and contrast of threatened, endangered, and extinct species

have been made, with detailed examples of each.

>Considers the ethical considerations of the native population

>Good treatment on the ethical impacts on the native population, and how that

influences their future.

>Describes the challenges faced, such as armed conflicts, health issues, and

other relevant points

>The summary of different challenges faced, as well as the impending crisis of

global biodiversity, is covered well.

Identifies possible solutions, and a practical "first plan of action."

>The paper meticulously extrapolates and convincingly outlines a reasonable

'plan of action' to meet the biodiversity crisis.

 

Organization/Development

Points 2

Points Earned 2

Paragraph transitions present, logical and maintain flow throughout

>The paper had a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.

Tone suited to content and assignment

Sentences complete, clear, concise, and well-constructed, with consistently

strong, varied views

>The essay was timely, and suitably dealt with diverse topics.

Sentence transitions present and maintain flow of thought

>The flow of thought was well-maintained.

Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major

points

>The introduction is well thought-out, and discusses all points of the paper.

 

Mechanics

Points 2.5

Points Earned 2.5

Conclusion is logically explained, flows from body of paper, and reviews major

points

>The conclusion is brief but to the point, summarizing the paper adequately.

Paper, title page, reference page, tables, appendices follow APA guidelines

>The APA requirements were closely met.

At least three outside quality citations within body of paper, following all APA

guidelines

>Excellent citation list provided.

Paper laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, white space. Rules

of grammar, usage, punctuation followed. Spelling is correct.

>This was a paper that was well-done, and thoroughly researched.

 

TOTAL POINTS 15

POINTS EARNED 15