Global Climates: Characteristics and Impact on Biomes

Global Climates • Go to National Geographic Resource Library on Climate. (Links to an external site.) Read "Climate Systems and Changes" in the eText and watch the video. For your assignment, you will need to discuss the characteristics of the global climates and biomes of 3 specific places in the world. The essay needs to be at least 500 words and sources cite in APA format. Save word document, upload and submit for grading • Why do an overwhelming majority of scientist believe the current warming of the planet is because of human activity? Do you agree or disagree with this? Support your position with at least 3 forms of evidence from what you have learned in this course or from your research.

GEL111 Unit 7 Assessment - Global Climates Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCriteria 1

Adherence to Assignment

15.0 to >12.0 pts

Excellent

Clearly follows instructor’s directions and full fills all assignment guidelines. Essay is at least 500 words in length.

12.0 to >9.0 pts

Good

Adequately follows instructor’s directions and assignment guidelines with minimal errors. Essay is at between 400-500 Words in length.

9.0 to >6.0 pts

Satisfactory

Attempts to follow instructor’s directions and assignment guidelines, but may not adhere to those instructions/guidelines consistently. Essay word length is between300-400 words.

6.0 to >0 pts

Unsatisfactory

No adequate proof that the communication meets any of the instructor’s directions or assignments guidelines. Word length is less than 300 words.

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCriteria 2

Content

15.0 to >12.0 pts

Excellent

Content clearly provides firm support of a central focus and reader gains knowledge and insight into the topic.

12.0 to >9.0 pts

Good

Content provides some support for displays of evidence of a basic analysis of a central focus.Reader gains some insight into the topic.

9.0 to >6.0 pts

Satisfactory

Content provides occasional support for the focus. Analysis is basic or general.Reader gains few insights into the topic. Overall, the communication’s development is lacking.

6.0 to >0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Content offers no support to the focus. Analysis is vague or not evident. The communication is significantly underdeveloped.

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCriteria 3

Word Choice

10.0 to >8.0 pts

Excellent

Word choice is precise and original.

8.0 to >6.0 pts

Good

Word choice is generally good.

6.0 to >4.0 pts

Satisfactory

Word choice is adequate.

4.0 to >0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Word choice us unsatisfactory.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCriteria 4

Grammar, Spelling, use of APA Style and Mechanics

10.0 to >8.0 pts

Excellent

Free or almost free of errors. Formatted according to guidelines. Proper use of APA Style, and used at least 3 sources.

8.0 to >6.0 pts

Good

Occasional errors, but they are not a distraction & don’t obscure the communication’s purpose. Use of APA Style needs some work, used between 2-3 sources.

6.0 to >4.0 pts

Satisfactory

Numerous errors and they distract the audience. Several errors in formatting. Did not completely follow APA Style, used 1-2 sources.

4.0 to >0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Excessive errors that obscure the meaning of the communication.No attempt is made to adhere to formatting or APA guidelines. One or no sources used.

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