Formatting isn't where we're focusing our attention for Exam 2. Use the creative latitude this exam affords you to submit something other than just a Word document with paragraphs of text if a more creative expression of your understanding of Unit 2 material speaks to you.
Formatting Criteria | |
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✔ | APA formatting for in-text citations and References list |
✔ | Student's full name appears on the document. |
✔ | The title for the reference list is "References" and includes only works cited in the text parenthetically. |
✔ | Adheres to prescribed word count range (1200-1500 exclusive of References list) |
✔ | Single-spacing for each reference list entry with a hanging indent (How do I do a hanging indent? [1]); double space between entries |
✔ | Maximum 15% of word count for direct quotes; maximum another 15% for paraphrased quotes |
You'll want to look closely at the exam rubric for a few reasons:
Download a Word document version of this grading rubric. [2]
Exceptional | Very Good | Adequate | Inadequate | Incomplete or incorrect | |
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Answers the question accurately | Yes! I think I answered this question correctly and thoroughly! | I feel like I've covered most of the facets of the question, but maybe I left out some minor details. | I've answered the question with some detail, but maybe it's not enough? | I don't think I answered the question thoroughly enough. Maybe I just didn't know the answer well enough or maybe I went off on a tangent. | I think I missed the boat on this one. I'm not sure I answered this question correctly or completely. |
Demonstrates genuine understanding of the human dimensions of climate change in the context of the question | I feel confident in how I was able to talk about the human dimensions of the issues in this question. I'm connecting the dots! | I made some good connections between the human dimensions and the physical science based on the question, but I think I probably missed some minor details along the way. | I connected the human dimensions to the physical science, but I'm not sure I've done it as thoroughly as I could have. | I struggled to connect the human dimensions to the physical science, I need to think more about how to connect these dots for next time. | I don't know that I've made any compelling connections between human dimensions and the physical science. |
Supports answer effectively and appropriately with credible sources | I have wowed the instructor with data and evidence! I've justified my position solidly with credible evidence. | I'm feeling pretty good about my evidence supporting my position, but there might be a few spots that could use a bit more support. | I've supported statements throughout, but I'm not sure this is enough to be a strongly supported position on this issue. | I need to work on this for next time. I don't really know how/when/where to integrate support. | I haven't supported my answers with evidence from outside sources at all, I've just made my statements and let them stand on their own. |
Composes well-structured and organized writing with good paragraph formation, grammar, and style | Wow! I wrote this? I'm a better writer than I imagined! I think this is well-written and it turns out proofreading really does help! | This is really good! I'm proud of this and know that if I had a bit more time, I could tweak it to be even better! | Not bad. I'm pretty proud of this writing, but I think I've got a lot to learn still about organizing my thoughts and conveying them clearly. | Well...I tried. But the things that made sense in my head didn't come out as clearly as I hoped when I tried to write the essay. | This is not a shining example of the writing I know I can do. Whether I faltered on time management or just struggle to write, I know that I need to work harder for next time to get my writing in shape. |
Implements all published formatting requirements, including submission of edited draft | Nailed it! I feel confident that I got the formatting right. | I think I've gotten most of the formatting correct, but there were a few things I wasn't sure about. | I've attempted to get the formatting right, but I don't think it's quite what it needs to be. | I need to work harder on formatting for the next exam. I haven't gotten many of the requirements correct. | Formatting requirements? Uh-oh. |
Part of our journey this semester will be reflecting on the writing process. This will involve your honest, self-assessments of your work on each of component of your Climate Change in My Community project. We'll build upon them each unit, identifying areas of weakness and strength and trying to strategize ways to improve with each submission.
To be successful on the self-assessments, you will need to: