Assignment Week 1 | Scientists, Disciplines, and Discoveries CurrentAll Save Link Assignment Photosynthetic Protists View Rubric Due Date: Jul 03, 2016 23:59:59       Max Points: 140 Details: Photosynthetic protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms that range from unicellular algae to large multicellular seaweeds. They form the base of the food chain in aquatic ecosystems and produce much of the atmospheric oxygen. They do not cause diseases but they can produce substances that are harmful when ingested by humans. Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) discussing the medical and industrial importance of algae. Your paper should address the following: 1. What primary characteristics distinguish algae from other protists? 2. Describe the diverse types of algae growing in different habitats. 3. What are the various ways algae are useful in terms of food and fuel? 4. What harmful effects can algae have on humans? A minimum of FIVE SCHOLARLY references are required for this assignment. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.  Top of Form Please Note: Assignment will not be submitted to the faculty member until the "Submit" button under "Final Submission" is clicked. New Attempt Bottom of Form Title Attached Documents Turnitin Report Similarity Index Final Submission Click 'New Attempt' to start assignment or attach documents Top of Form Apply Rubrics Photosynthetic Protists 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 2 Less than Satisfactory 65.00% 3 Satisfactory 75.00% 4 Good 85.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 100.0 %Content 30.0 %Describes primary characteristics which distinguish algae from other protists and the diverse types of algae growing in different habitats. Presents an inaccurate understanding of the primary characteristics which distinguish algae from other protists and the diverse types of algae growing in different habitats. Inadequately describes primary characteristics which distinguish algae from other protists and the diverse types of algae growing in different habitats. Omits some important details and/or facts. Describes the primary characteristics which distinguish algae from other protists and the diverse types of algae growing in different habitats. Some supporting reasoning is present. Clearly describes the primary characteristics which distinguish algae from other protists and the diverse types of algae growing in different habitats. Reasoning and details are supported. Thoroughly describes primary characteristics which distinguish algae from other protists and the diverse types of algae growing in different habitats. Clearly explains the reasoning using supporting research, examples and material learned in earlier coursework. 20.0 %Presents supporting evidence for the various ways algae are useful in te ...

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Week 1 | Scientists, Disciplines, and Discoveries
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Assignment Photosynthetic Protists
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Due Date: Jul 03, 2016 23:59:59 Max Points: 140
Details:
Photosynthetic protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic
organisms that range from unicellular algae to large
multicellular seaweeds. They form the base of the food chain in
aquatic ecosystems and produce much of the atmospheric
oxygen. They do not cause diseases but they can produce
substances that are harmful when ingested by humans.
Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) discussing the medical and
industrial importance of algae. Your paper should address the
following:
1. What primary characteristics distinguish algae from other
protists?
2. Describe the diverse types of algae growing in different
habitats.
3. What are the various ways algae are useful in terms of food
and fuel?
4. What harmful effects can algae have on humans?
A minimum of FIVE SCHOLARLY references are required for
this assignment.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center.

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Photosynthetic Protists
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Unsatisfactory
0.00%
2
Less than Satisfactory
65.00%
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Satisfactory
75.00%
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Good
85.00%
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Excellent
100.00%
100.0 %Content
30.0 %Describes primary characteristics which distinguish algae

3. from other protists and the diverse types of algae growing in
different habitats.
Presents an inaccurate understanding of the primary
characteristics which distinguish algae from other protists and
the diverse types of algae growing in different habitats.
Inadequately describes primary characteristics which
distinguish algae from other protists and the diverse types of
algae growing in different habitats. Omits some important
details and/or facts.
Describes the primary characteristics which distinguish algae
from other protists and the diverse types of algae growing in
different habitats. Some supporting reasoning is present.
Clearly describes the primary characteristics which distinguish
algae from other protists and the diverse types of algae growing
in different habitats. Reasoning and details are supported.
Thoroughly describes primary characteristics which distinguish
algae from other protists and the diverse types of algae growing
in different habitats. Clearly explains the reasoning using
supporting research, examples and material learned in earlier
coursework.
20.0 %Presents supporting evidence for the various ways algae
are useful in terms of food and fuel.
Presents vague or incomplete supporting evidence for the
various ways algae are useful in terms of food and fuel. Omits
critical details, facts, and/or reasoning. Only facts are stated;
evidence of understanding is not present.
Presents general evidence for the various ways algae are useful
in terms of food and fuel. Demonstrates some comprehension of
the idea of evidence, but only supports the claim with minimal
evidence which is generally invalid or irrelevant.
Presents direct and focused supporting evidence for the various
ways algae are useful in terms of food and fuel. Demonstrates
basic comprehension and inferences.
Presents detailed, direct, and focused supporting evidence for
the various ways algae are useful in terms of food and fuel.

4. Demonstrates sufficient comprehension and valid basic
inferences.
Presents in-depth, direct and focused supporting evidence for
the various ways algae are useful in terms of food and fuel.
Demonstrates insightful comprehension and valid effective
inferences.
20.0 %Explains the harmful effects algae can have on humans.
Explains only a few of the harmful effects algae can have on
humans. Inaccuracies in reasoning are present.
Explains some of the harmful effects algae can have on humans.
Omits some important details and/or facts.
Explains only the significant the harmful effects algae can have
on humans that are present. Some supporting reasoning is
present.
Clearly explains most of the harmful effects algae can have on
humans. Reasoning and details are supported.
Thoroughly explains the harmful effects algae can have on
humans. Clearly explains the reasoning using supporting
research and examples.
10.0 %Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes
sentence construction, word choice, etc.) properly uses
anatomical terminology
Inappropriate word choice and lack of variety in language use
are evident. Writer appears to be unaware of audience. Use of
primer prose indicates writer either does not apply figures of
speech or uses them inappropriately.
Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register)
and/or word choice are present. The writer exhibits some lack of
control in using figures of speech appropriately.
Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most
part.
The writer is clearly aware of audience, uses a variety of
appropriate vocabulary for the targeted audience, and uses
figures of speech to communicate clearly.

5. The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of
speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that
are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.
10.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation,
grammar, language use)
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or
sentence construction are employed.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader.
Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice
are present.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly
distracting to the reader. Audience-appropriate language is
employed.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may
be present. The writer uses a variety of sentence structures and
effective figures of speech.
The writer is clearly in command of standard, written academic
English. Shows mastery.
10.0 %Sources
No outside academic sources were used to support major points.
Few relevant sources beyond assigned readings were used to
support major points. Did not use a minimum of three sources.
Important relevant sources were neglected. Quoted material and
paraphrasing were overused.
Sources were adequate, relevant and extended beyond assigned
readings. Used a minimum of three sources. Quoted material
and paraphrasing are included to support major points and
writers idea development.
Sources are academic, current and/or relevant to support major
points. Used a minimum of three sources. Quoted material and
paraphrasing is used effectively and consistently to support the
major points and writers idea development.
Sources are academic, comprehensive, current and/or relevant.

6. Used more than three sources. Quoted material and paraphrasing
expertly support, extend, and inform ideas but do not substitute
for the writers own idea development. Sources are well
synthesized to support major points.
100 %Total Weightage
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