160, 161, 162, 262), extended in Environmental Ethics (BIOL315) culminating in capstone course (SUST 495/BIOL 495) in senior year. BIOL 161,162, 262, 271, 274, 315 BIOL 160, 161, 262, 274, SUST 495/BIOL 495 BIOL 262, 274, 315, SUST 495/BIOL 495 Assessment Strategies (Measures) Results (Targets) Timeline BIOL 274 Green Bible Response paper 90% of majors will score a 75% or higher on the grading rubric Collect every year, analyze in even years Capstone integration paper in BIOL 495 or SUST 495. 70% of students will score “Satisfactory” (2 out of 4) or better in all categories. BIOL 162 Ethnobotany presentation 1. Content coverage (25pts) Creative title slide (presenters names, date) Reason(s) for choosing plant topic Herbaceous/Woody Perennial/biennial/annual Deciduous or evergreen Average size at maturity Vegetative characters Leaves (arrangement, complexity, margin) Stems (unusual features?) Roots (unusual features?) Floral characters Complete/incomplete Perfect/imperfect Corolla symmetry Color of corolla Number sepals, petals, stamens, pistils 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Taxonomy Classification slide ((APG III clade name) Nomenclature Formatting of binomial Authority Pronunciation and meaning of name Common name Related species Ethnobotanical Significance Historic Current Name/structure molecules (if needed) Summary slide References slide – minimum ten references 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Each figure with legend on its own page in portrait orientation 1 1 1 Subtotals Total Assessment Rubric for Green Bible Essay Summary Student:______________________________________________ Criterion Poor Fair Good Excellent Content & Development 50% _____ No clear position taken; reasons undeveloped; no supporting facts used 0 10 20 Position not clearly stated; development is brief; unrelated, unsupported general statements, reasons, and details; minimal facts used. Counter arguments not acknowledged. 25 30 35 Clear position taken and defined; some reasons and some details present, but not fully developed. Counter arguments addressed. 40 45 Takes a strong, well defined position; uses at least three appropriate reasons with at least two supporting details for each reason. Counter arguments effectively addressed, w/o undercutting position. 48 50 Organization & Structure 20 % _____ Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. 0 Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. Paragraph transitions need improvement. Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper. 5 10 Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow. Paragraph transitions are present. Conclusion is logical. 12 15 Structure of paper is clear and easy to follow. Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper. 20 Format 10 % _____ Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. Paper is inadequate/ excessive in length. Paper is not double spaced. 0 Paper follows most guidelines. Paper is over/ under word length. 2 Paper follows designated guidelines. Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. Format is good. 57 Paper follows all designated guidelines. Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. Format enhances readability of paper. 10 Grammar, Paper contains Paper contains few Rules of grammar, Rules of grammar,
Punctuation & Spelling 20 % _____ grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. Language uses jargon or conversational tone. 0 grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone. 5 10 usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors. Few or no spelling errors. 12 15 usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. 20 Vocational Essay Criteria Ratings Pts Identifies 3 or more career opportunities in major 2 pts Identifies 3 or more on/off campus opportunities to develop career skills during college. 2 pts Identification of 3 or more Career Skills Gained in Major 2 pts Total Points: 6