Assignment Instructions M8 Writing Analysis There Is A Decline In The Elephant P

Assignment Instructions

M8 Writing Analysis

There is a decline in the elephant population in a specific area in Africa. You are an activist trying increase the elephant population. You are required to present a proposed solution to this problem. Create a proposal to solve this elephant problem. Please include the following:

Background Information. (Describe the main biome where elephants are located; describe an ecosystem, and describe 4 other types of biomes)

Name and discuss how elephants are threatened in Africa. (Research)

Discuss how biodiversity can affect the increase and decline of the elephant population.

Differentiate between the types of population growth models that can increase or decrease the elephant population.

Discuss how community populations relate to your proposal.

IMPORTANT: Additional resources are welcomed for more support, but the grade associated with the information from the book designated for this class will be the measurement tool to assess your paper.Please review the “plagiarism” screencast below. This will assist with plagiarism flags from your writing assignments. Turnitin is a plagiarism tool used to detect word for word verbiage online.https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cFhn0fbrZ8Per Ashworth College’s policy, a 70 is the highest grade received for a 2nd submission.

Length/Formatting Instructions

Length1000 Words

Font12 point , Calibri Font, no more than 1″ margins

Program/File TypeSubmit in Word

AttachmentsShould be pasted into the Word document if possible.

Referencing systemAPA referencing system is necessary in assignments, especially material copied from the Internet.

For examples of correct citations, visit the following links:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

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M8 Writing Analysis Grading Rubric

Your work will be evaluated on the following criteria:

CATEGORYExceeds ExpectationsMeets ExpectationsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsSignifantly Below Expecatations

Background Information. (Describe the main biome that elephants are located, describe an ecosystem and describe 4 other types of biomes)20 pointsThe student provided a clear and logical description of the main biome elephants are found, an ecosystem and four other types of biomes.10 pointsThe student provided a mostly clear and logical description of the main biome elephants are found, an ecosystem and three other types of biomes.5 pointsThe student provided apartially clear and logical description of the main biome elephants are found, an ecosystem and two other types of biomes.0 pointsThe student provided a weak or unclear description of the elephant biome, an ecosystem and one type of another biome.

Name and discuss how elephants are threatened in Africa. (Research)20 pointsStudent provides a clear, logical discussion of: three disadvantages and advantages of each type of cell division10 points

The student provided a mostly clear and logical description of how elephants are threatened.

5 points

The student provided a partially clear and logical description of how elephants are threatened.

0 points

The student provided a weak or unclear description of how elephants are threatened.

Discuss how biodiversity can affect the increase or decrease of the elephant population.20 points

The student provided a clear and logical description how biodiversity can affect the increase or decrease of the elephant population.

10 points

The student provided a mostly clear and logical description how biodiversity can affect the increase or decrease of the elephant population.

5 points

The student provided a partially clear and logical description how biodiversity can affect the increase or decrease of the elephant population.

0 points

The student provided a partially clear and logical description how biodiversity can affect the increase or decrease of the elephant population.

Differentiate between the types of population growth models that can increase or decrease the elephant population.20 points

The student provided a clear and logical description of the types of population growth models that can increase or decrease the elephant population.

10 points

The student provided a mostly clear and logical description of the types of population growth models that can increase or decrease the elephant population.

5 points

The student provided a partially clear and logical description of the types of population growth models that can increase or decrease the elephant population.

0 points

The student provided a weak or unclear description of the types of population growth models that can increase or decrease the elephant population.

Mechanics – Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling5 pointsStudent makes no errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.4 pointsStudent makes 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.2 pointsStudent makes 3-4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.0 pointsStudent makes more than 4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writing Style – Organization, Transitions, Tone5 pointsThe assignment is written with excellent organization, thoughtful transitions, and the appropriate tone.4 pointsThis writing assignment is adequately organized, but has some errors in the transitions or the tone.

2 pointsThis writing assignment is poorly organized, or it contains ineffective transitions and/or inappropriate tone.

0 pointsThis writing assignment displays little to no organization or transitions, and/or does not use the appropriate tone.

APA Format – Margins, Font, Spacing, Headings and Cover Page5 pointsThe margins, font, spacing, headings, and cover page are all formatted properly.4 pointsThere are 1-2 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.2 pointsThere are 3-4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.0 pointsThere are more than 4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.

APA Format – Citations and References5 pointsAll sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, and the references and in-text citations are all properly formatted. Each reference has an in-text citation and in-text citation has a reference.4 pointsAll sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, but slight errors are present in the format of the in-text citations or references. Or there may be one in-text citation or reference missing.2 pointsSome sources used for quotes and facts are either not credible or there are significant errors in the in-text citations and/or references. Or there are multiple missing in-text citations or references.

The book used is essential biology 7e Campbell,Simon,Dickey, and Reece