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BIOL 102: Introductory Biology
Science Literacy Assignment
Content: There are many misconceptionsabout
scientific concepts that are widely accepted by
the general public. Some
topics include cracking your knuckles cause
arthritis and it takesseven years to digest
gum. Students are required to
research a topicof their choosing and writea term
paper on it following the guidelinesbelow.
For assistance in
choosing a topic, please consult the internet or
your professor.
Be sure to use credible sources when conducting
your literature search. One of the sources
MUST be a credible
scientific source such as Science Daily, Science
News or Scientific American. Make sure
that all sources are properly
cited within the text and on a References/Works
Cited page.
Due Date and Submission: Students will complete this
assignment and submit an electronic copy by
11:59 pm on
04/10/19. No paper or email submissions
will be accepted; this assignment MUST be
submitted via Blackboard. The
assignment may be submitted early, but NO LATE
PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. If a
student needs clarification, please
email the instructor as soon as possible. DO
NOT WAIT UNTIL IT IS DUE TO ASK
QUESTIONS!
Grading: This assignment will be graded out of
100 points. For a breakdown of points,
refer to the second page.
Paper Format: Students are expected to turn in a
minimum of 3-pages. Use double-space, 12 pt.
Times New Roman font,
and 1-inch margins on all sidesof the pages.
The first page is the title page, which should
include the title of the specific
misconception that you choose along with your name
and section number. The body of the paper
will be a minimum of
1 full page (excluding graphics) and a maximum of
2 pages of body. The last page will be
the References/Works Cited
page. Please note Wikipediais not a
validsource.
Failure to comply with format guidelineswill result
in pointdeductions.
Guidelines:
Be sure to writea paragraph describing each of
the following:
1) Introductory paragraph (4 sentences minimum)
a. Thoroughly introduce the misconception by providing a
detailed background on the topic
i. Give a background on the topics the
misconception covers. For example, if you
study
chocolate causes acne , give a complete overview
about chocolate,acne, etc.
ii. Any history of the misconception should be
explained here as well.
b.
2) Explain the correct scientific explanation of
the phenomenon. (5 sentences minimum)
a. What is the real cause of the misconception?
i. What is the actual science underlining the
misconception? For example, if you study
chocolate causes acne, discuss the scientific
composition of chocolate and if thereare
any studies correlating that with acne formation.
Also describe the scientific process of
acne and determine if chocolate has an effect.
b. Providespecific examples of at least 1
article/reliable resource to support your stance on
the correct
scientific explanation
3) What is the relevance of this misconception to
your everyday life and this course? (4 sentences
minimum)
a. Describe your thoughts opinions on the
misconception as a result of completing
this assignment.
b. Reflecting on this course, has therebeen any topics
we covered that were relevant to this
misconception?
4) Concluding thoughts (2 sentences)
a. What is the take-home message of the entire
paper?
Grading Breakdown:
Other helpful hints:
• Remember to paraphrase when possible and
avoid direct quotations or else therewill be
penalties.
o Be sure to provide in-text citations for information
that is not common knowledge or information
that
was obtained from a source even when paraphrased.
• Explain each of the above points in DETAIL!
Write more not less.
• Feel free to insert diagrams and pictures that
help to illustrate your point. However, please
remember that they
are not included in your page count. So if
you insert a graphic, then the body of the
paper should be longer than
1 page.
• Reread your paper paying closeattention to
spelling and grammar.
• Seek assistance if you require it.
• Do not wait until the day before it is due to
begin this assignment.
Max pts Category To earn the maximum points
5 pts Format
1-in margins
Double-spaced
12 pt Times New Roman font
Minimum of 3 pages: title page, reference page,
min 1 page body, max
2 page body
25 pts Introduction of Misconception Overviewof
misconception Detailed description of each
component of the topicand controversy
40 pts Correct Scientific Explanation
Explain the correct scientific explanation underlining
the
misconception
Provide scientific article examples confirming/denying
the validity of
the myth
15 pts Relevance to Real-World Overall
personal thoughts regarding the misconception
Examples of course content relevant to
misconception
5 pts Conclusion Concluding remarks about
the misconception/paper
5 pts References
In-text citations
Correctly formatted references(APA format/MLA format)
At least one credible source
5 pts Originality, Creativity, Effort
Minimum direct quotes
Minimum spelling errors
Minimum grammatical errors
Correct number of sentences within each paragraph
Grading Rubric:
Criteria Excellent Above Average Average Below
Average
Format
Followed all format
guidelines
5 pts
Missing 1 formatting
guideline
4-5 pts
Missing 2 formatting
guidelines
2-4 pts
Missing 3 formatting
guidelines
0-2vpts
Introduction of
misconception
Thoroughly introduced
and described each
component of the
topic/misconception
19-25 pts
Adequately introduced
and described each
component of the
topic/misconception
13-19 pts
Inadequately introduced
and described each
component of the
topic/misconception
7-13 pts
Provided a poor
introduction to each
component of the
topic/misconception
or no introductory
paragraph present
0-7 pts
Correct
Scientific
Explanation
Thoroughly explains the
correct scientific
explanation and provides
scientific examples
30-40 pts
Adequately explains the
correct scientific
explanation and/or
provides scientific
examples
20-30 pts
Poorly explains the
correct scientific
explanation and does
not provide scientific
examples
10-20 pts
Missing or incorrectly
explains the correct
scientific explanation
0-10 pts
Relevanceto
Real-World
Clearly described
personal thoughts and
application of course
content to misconception
12-15 pts
Adequately described
personal thoughts or
application of course
content to
misconception
8-11 pts
Partially described
personal thoughts or
application of course
content to
misconception
4-7 pts
Missing or poor
description and/or
explanation of your
personal thoughts
and application of
course content to
misconception
0-4 pts
Conclusion
Thoroughly provides
concluding remarks and
delivers a strong take-
home message
5 pts
Adequately provides
concluding remarks and a
take-home message
4-5 pts
Provides concluding
remarks without a well-
defined take-home
message
2-4 pts
Missing or poorly
concludes the topic
0-2 pts
References
Provides proper number
and format of in-text
citations, correctly
formatted references
page and used at least 1
credible source
5 pts
Missing a couple in-text
citations, correctly
formatted references
page and used at least 1
credible source
4-5 pts
Missing most in-text
citations and/or
references
2-4 pts
No referencespage
and/or no in-text
citations and/or no
credible source used
0-2 pts
Effort
Less than 5% similarity,
minimum errors, correct
number of sentences,
and minimum to no
direct quotes
5 pts
Less than 15% similarity,
correct number of
sentences, someerrors
and minimum use of
direct quotes
4-5 pts
Less than 15% similarity,
correct number of
sentences,excessive use
of direct quotes and/or
errors reduce readability
2-4 pts
More than 15%
similarity
0-2 pts

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BIOL102IntroductoryBiologyScienceLiteracyAssignment.docx

  • 1. BIOL 102: Introductory Biology Science Literacy Assignment Content: There are many misconceptionsabout scientific concepts that are widely accepted by the general public. Some topics include cracking your knuckles cause arthritis and it takesseven years to digest gum. Students are required to research a topicof their choosing and writea term paper on it following the guidelinesbelow. For assistance in choosing a topic, please consult the internet or your professor. Be sure to use credible sources when conducting your literature search. One of the sources MUST be a credible scientific source such as Science Daily, Science News or Scientific American. Make sure that all sources are properly cited within the text and on a References/Works Cited page. Due Date and Submission: Students will complete this assignment and submit an electronic copy by 11:59 pm on 04/10/19. No paper or email submissions will be accepted; this assignment MUST be submitted via Blackboard. The
  • 2. assignment may be submitted early, but NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. If a student needs clarification, please email the instructor as soon as possible. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL IT IS DUE TO ASK QUESTIONS! Grading: This assignment will be graded out of 100 points. For a breakdown of points, refer to the second page. Paper Format: Students are expected to turn in a minimum of 3-pages. Use double-space, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, and 1-inch margins on all sidesof the pages. The first page is the title page, which should include the title of the specific misconception that you choose along with your name and section number. The body of the paper will be a minimum of 1 full page (excluding graphics) and a maximum of 2 pages of body. The last page will be the References/Works Cited page. Please note Wikipediais not a validsource. Failure to comply with format guidelineswill result in pointdeductions. Guidelines: Be sure to writea paragraph describing each of the following:
  • 3. 1) Introductory paragraph (4 sentences minimum) a. Thoroughly introduce the misconception by providing a detailed background on the topic i. Give a background on the topics the misconception covers. For example, if you study chocolate causes acne , give a complete overview about chocolate,acne, etc. ii. Any history of the misconception should be explained here as well. b. 2) Explain the correct scientific explanation of the phenomenon. (5 sentences minimum) a. What is the real cause of the misconception? i. What is the actual science underlining the misconception? For example, if you study chocolate causes acne, discuss the scientific composition of chocolate and if thereare any studies correlating that with acne formation. Also describe the scientific process of acne and determine if chocolate has an effect. b. Providespecific examples of at least 1 article/reliable resource to support your stance on the correct scientific explanation 3) What is the relevance of this misconception to
  • 4. your everyday life and this course? (4 sentences minimum) a. Describe your thoughts opinions on the misconception as a result of completing this assignment. b. Reflecting on this course, has therebeen any topics we covered that were relevant to this misconception? 4) Concluding thoughts (2 sentences) a. What is the take-home message of the entire paper? Grading Breakdown: Other helpful hints: • Remember to paraphrase when possible and avoid direct quotations or else therewill be penalties. o Be sure to provide in-text citations for information that is not common knowledge or information that
  • 5. was obtained from a source even when paraphrased. • Explain each of the above points in DETAIL! Write more not less. • Feel free to insert diagrams and pictures that help to illustrate your point. However, please remember that they are not included in your page count. So if you insert a graphic, then the body of the paper should be longer than 1 page. • Reread your paper paying closeattention to spelling and grammar. • Seek assistance if you require it. • Do not wait until the day before it is due to begin this assignment. Max pts Category To earn the maximum points 5 pts Format 1-in margins Double-spaced 12 pt Times New Roman font Minimum of 3 pages: title page, reference page, min 1 page body, max 2 page body 25 pts Introduction of Misconception Overviewof misconception Detailed description of each component of the topicand controversy 40 pts Correct Scientific Explanation
  • 6. Explain the correct scientific explanation underlining the misconception Provide scientific article examples confirming/denying the validity of the myth 15 pts Relevance to Real-World Overall personal thoughts regarding the misconception Examples of course content relevant to misconception 5 pts Conclusion Concluding remarks about the misconception/paper 5 pts References In-text citations Correctly formatted references(APA format/MLA format) At least one credible source 5 pts Originality, Creativity, Effort Minimum direct quotes Minimum spelling errors Minimum grammatical errors Correct number of sentences within each paragraph Grading Rubric: Criteria Excellent Above Average Average Below Average
  • 7. Format Followed all format guidelines 5 pts Missing 1 formatting guideline 4-5 pts Missing 2 formatting guidelines 2-4 pts Missing 3 formatting guidelines 0-2vpts Introduction of misconception Thoroughly introduced and described each component of the topic/misconception 19-25 pts Adequately introduced and described each component of the topic/misconception 13-19 pts
  • 8. Inadequately introduced and described each component of the topic/misconception 7-13 pts Provided a poor introduction to each component of the topic/misconception or no introductory paragraph present 0-7 pts Correct Scientific Explanation Thoroughly explains the correct scientific explanation and provides scientific examples 30-40 pts Adequately explains the correct scientific explanation and/or provides scientific
  • 9. examples 20-30 pts Poorly explains the correct scientific explanation and does not provide scientific examples 10-20 pts Missing or incorrectly explains the correct scientific explanation 0-10 pts Relevanceto Real-World Clearly described personal thoughts and application of course content to misconception 12-15 pts Adequately described personal thoughts or application of course content to misconception 8-11 pts
  • 10. Partially described personal thoughts or application of course content to misconception 4-7 pts Missing or poor description and/or explanation of your personal thoughts and application of course content to misconception 0-4 pts Conclusion Thoroughly provides concluding remarks and delivers a strong take- home message 5 pts Adequately provides concluding remarks and a take-home message 4-5 pts Provides concluding
  • 11. remarks without a well- defined take-home message 2-4 pts Missing or poorly concludes the topic 0-2 pts References Provides proper number and format of in-text citations, correctly formatted references page and used at least 1 credible source 5 pts Missing a couple in-text citations, correctly formatted references page and used at least 1 credible source 4-5 pts Missing most in-text citations and/or references
  • 12. 2-4 pts No referencespage and/or no in-text citations and/or no credible source used 0-2 pts Effort Less than 5% similarity, minimum errors, correct number of sentences, and minimum to no direct quotes 5 pts Less than 15% similarity, correct number of sentences, someerrors and minimum use of direct quotes 4-5 pts Less than 15% similarity, correct number of sentences,excessive use of direct quotes and/or errors reduce readability 2-4 pts