Question Description
In Batavia, IL, a trendy organic store is planning to build a new location. The building is going to affect the Fox River and sensitive species that live there.
In a letter to the editor of the Batavia Times newspaper, share your thoughts on this project. Make sure to address each of the key points below, and cite at least three references to help support your points.
Explain two biogeochemical processes that would be affected by this development.
Define each ethical perspective and explain how each of the ethical viewpoints of this scenario would address this building decision.
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Exemplary 18-20 points |
Proficient 16-17 points |
Developing 14-15 points |
Beginning 12-13 points |
Inadequate 0-11 points |
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Comprehension of Assignment (20% of grade) |
Addressed the question completely and thoroughly. Provided additional supporting evidence, demonstrating a full comprehension of subject matter. |
Addressed the question(s) completely and thoroughly. |
Addressed the majority of the question(s). |
Addressed minimal portions of the question(s). |
Did not address the question(s). |
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Application of Course Knowledge and Content (20% of grade) |
Thorough technical application of course knowledge and content in a complete and concise manner. |
Technical application of course knowledge and content is mostly accurate, concise and complete. |
Technical application of course knowledge and content is partially accurate, concise and complete. |
Technical application of course knowledge and content is minimally accurate, concise and complete. |
Technical application of course knowledge and content is inaccurate and incomplete. |
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Organization of Ideas (20% of grade) |
Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order throughout the entire assignment. Includes adequate and appropriate supporting evidence. |
Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order within a majority of the assignment. Includes acceptable supporting evidence |
Original ideas are partially developed and presented in a somewhat logical, sequential order. Inadequate supporting evidence. |
Original ideas are not present and/or not presented in a logical, sequential order. Organization is difficult to follow throughout the assignment. Lacks supporting evidence. |
Little to no original ideas or organization present throughout the entire assignment. Lacks supporting evidence. |
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Writing Skills (20% of grade) |
Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are flawless, including proficient demonstration of citations and formatting throughout the entire assignment. |
Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are accurate including demonstration of citations and formatting within a majority of the assignment. |
Partial errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) including demonstration of citations and formatting within minimal portions of the assignment. |
Multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), inaccurate demonstration of citations and formatting. |
Assignment is incomprehensible due to multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation). No demonstration of citations or formatting present. |
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Research Skills (20% of grade) |
Accurate and applicable use of resources relevant to the subject matter that enhance the overall assignment. |
Appropriate use of resources relevant to the subject matter. |
Adequate use of resources, not all resources relevant to the subject matter. |
Minimal use of resources relevant to the subject matter. |
No evidence of resources apparent. |
In Batavia, IL, a trendy organic store is planning to build a new location. The building is going to affect the Fox River and sensitive species that live there.In a letter to the editor of the Batavia Times newspaper, share your thoughts on this project. Make sure to address each of the key points below, and cite at least three references to help support your points.Explain two biogeochemical processes that would be affected by this development.Define each ethical perspective and explain how each of the ethical viewpoints of this scenario would address this building decision.Exemplary18-20 pointsProficient16-17 pointsDeveloping14-15 pointsBeginning12-13 pointsInadequate0-11 pointsComprehension of Assignment(20% of grade)Addressed the question completely and thoroughly. Provided additional supporting evidence, demonstrating a full comprehension of subject matter.Addressed the question(s) completely and thoroughly.Addressed the majority of the question(s).Addressed minimal portions of the question(s).Did not address the question(s).Application of Course Knowledge and Content(20% of grade)Thorough technical application of course knowledge and content in a complete and concise manner.Technical application of course knowledge and content is mostly accurate, concise and complete.Technical application of course knowledge and content is partially accurate, concise and complete.Technical application of course knowledge and content is minimally accurate, concise and complete.Technical application of course knowledge and content is inaccurate and incomplete.Organization of Ideas(20% of grade)Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order throughout the entire assignment. Includes adequate and appropriate supporting evidence.Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order within a majority of the assignment. Includes acceptable supporting evidenceOriginal ideas are partially developed and presented in a somewhat logical, sequential order. Inadequate supporting evidence.Original ideas are not present and/or not presented in a logical, sequential order. Organization is difficult to follow throughout the assignment. Lacks supporting evidence.Little to no original ideas or organization present throughout the entire assignment. Lacks supporting evidence.Writing Skills(20% of grade)Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are flawless, including proficient demonstration of citations and formatting throughout the entire assignment.Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are accurate including demonstration of citations and formatting within a majority of the assignment.Partial errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) including demonstration of citations and formatting within minimal portions of the assignment.Multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), inaccurate demonstration of citations and formatting.Assignment is incomprehensible due to multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation). No demonstration of citations or formatting present.Research Skills(20% of grade)Accurate and applicable use of resources relevant to the subject matter that enhance the overall assignment.Appropriate use of resources relevant to the subject matter.Adequate use of resources, not all resources relevant to the subject matter.Minimal use of resources relevant to the subject matter.No evidence of resources apparent.
