Name _______________________ Date
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Group
Members ________________
Project
Title___________________________________________________________________________________
I. Written Report:
______/80 + II. Team
Evaluation: ______/20 =
_____/100
|
5 (A) |
4 (B) |
3 (C) |
2 (D) |
1 (F) |
A. Purpose |
Student
effectively displays an excellent knowledge of the purpose of the project
through use of correct grammar, spelling and sentence structure. Student is
able to demonstrate a broad understanding of scientific concepts to attract
reader/company executive to read report. |
Student
effectively displays a good knowledge of the purpose of the project through
use of correct grammar, spelling and sentence structure. Student is able to
demonstrate a broad understanding of scientific concepts to attract
reader/company executive to read report. |
Student
effectively displays a fair knowledge of the purpose of the project through
use of correct grammar, spelling and sentence structure. Student is moderately
able to demonstrate a broad understanding of scientific concepts to attract
reader/company executive to read report. |
Student
does not display satisfactory knowledge of the purpose of the project through
use of correct grammar, spelling and sentence structure. Student is not able
to demonstrate a broad understanding of scientific concepts to attract
reader/company executive to read report. |
Student does
not display any knowledge of the purpose of the project. Student may also be
given a failing grade for incompletion. |
B. Theory |
Student
displays an exemplary overall understanding of the theory of the project and
the large implications that a strong report can have on their specific big
box company. |
Student
displays a good understanding of the theory of the project and the large
implications that a strong report can have on their specific big box company. |
Student
displays a satisfactory understanding of the theory of the project and the
large implications that a strong report can have on their specific big box
company. |
Student
displays an unsatisfactory understanding of the theory of the project and the
large implications that a strong report can have on their specific big box
company. |
Student
does not display any understanding of the theory of the project and the large
implications that a strong report can have on their specific big box company. |
C. Potential Impact |
Student
understands the infrastructure of a Big Box Corporation and is able to make
connections between the chemistry classroom and corporate America. |
Student
has a basic understanding of the infrastructure of a Big Box Corporation and
is able to make connections between the chemistry classroom and corporate
America. |
Student has
a satisfactory understanding of the infrastructure of a Big Box Corporation
and is able to make connections between the chemistry classroom and corporate
America. |
Student has
an unsatisfactory understanding of the infrastructure of a Big Box
Corporation and is able to make connections between the chemistry classroom
and corporate America. |
Student does
not understand the infrastructure of a Big Box Corporation and is not able to
make connections between the chemistry classroom and corporate America. |
D. Target Audience |
Student
provides a comprehensive list of the company executives; science professions
and teachers as well as EPA officers who will be evaluating his/her project. |
Student
provides a comprehensive list including some of the company executives;
science professions and teachers as well as EPA officers who will be
evaluating his/her project. |
Student
provides an incomplete list of the company executives; science professions
and teachers as well as EPA officers who will be evaluating his/her project. |
Student
provides an unsatisfactory list of the company executives; science professions
and teachers as well as EPA officers who will be evaluating his/her project. |
Student
does not
provide a comprehensive list of the company executives; science professions
and teachers as well as EPA officers who will be evaluating his/her project. |
E. Company Synopsis |
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1.Demographics/Purpose |
Student
includes all of the demographics and basic information of the assigned
company as is published in the companyÕs annual report. |
Student
includes most of the demographics and basic information of the assigned company
as is published in the companyÕs annual report. |
Student
includes some of the demographics and basic information of the assigned
company as is published in the companyÕs annual report. |
Student
includes less than half of the demographics and basic information of the
assigned company as is published in the companyÕs annual report. |
Student
includes none of the demographics and basic information of the assigned
company as is published in the companyÕs annual report. |
2.
Organization Flow Chart |
Student
includes an organizational flow chart of the company of interest and is
displayed using the correct title of each company executive. The flow chart
was created using Inspiration software. |
Student
includes an organizational flow chart of the company of interest and is
displayed using some of the correct titles of each company executive. The
flow chart was created using Inspiration software. |
Student
includes an organizational flow chart of the company of interest and is
displayed using the correct title of each company executive. The flow chart
was not created using Inspiration software. |
Student
includes an organizational flow chart of the company of interest and is
displayed using some of the correct title of each company executive. The flow
chart was not created using Inspiration software. |
Student
does not includes\ an organizational flow chart of the company of interest
and is displayed using the correct title of each company executive. |
F. Chemical Synopsis |
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1.
Basic Chemistry of Pollutants (including three molecules of interest) |
Student
includes a one page report (single space with 1Ó margins) on three chemicals
that are common pollutants studied in class. All of the chemicals have MSDS
information outlines and correct molecular geometry is displayed. |
Student
includes a one page report on three chemicals that are common pollutants
studied in class. Two of the three of the chemicals have MSDS information
outlines and correct molecular geometry is displayed. |
Student
includes a one page report on three chemicals that are common pollutants
studied in class. One of the three of the chemicals has MSDS information
outlines and correct molecular geometry is displayed. |
Student
includes a one page report on three chemicals that are common pollutants
studied in class. No MSDS or molecular geometry information is displayed. |
Student
does not include a one page report on three chemicals that are common
pollutants studied in class. No MSDS or molecular geometry information is
displayed. |
2.
Specific Chemical of Company |
Student
includes a two paragraph explanation (with references in APA form) of one chemical which the company of
interest has been proven to release either in the air or water. Students must
include the mode of transportation of the chemical and a possible |
Student
includes a one paragraph explanation (with references in APA form) of one chemical which the company of
interest has been proven to release either in the air or water. Students must
include the mode of transportation of the chemical and a possible |
Student
includes a one paragraph explanation (with references in APA form) of one chemical which the company of
interest has been proven to release either in the air or water. |
Student
includes a one paragraph explanation (with references in APA form) of one chemical which the company of
interest has been proven to release either in the air or water. The paragraph
has significant grammatical issues and spelling mistakes. |
Student
does not include a one paragraph explanation (with references in APA form) of
one chemical
which the company of interest has been proven to release either in the air or
water. |
3.
Proposed Alternate Method |
Student
includes a two paragraph explanation of another method of releasing the
chemical. Student can either develop an environmentally safe emission system
or determine a safer chemical that can replace the pollutant. |
Student
includes a one paragraph explanation of another method of releasing the
chemical. Student can either develop an environmentally safe emission system
or determine a safer chemical that can replace the pollutant. |
Student
includes a two paragraph explanation of another method of releasing the
chemical. Student poses another chemical that would also cause environmental
problems, however, the student admits to the problems that the new chemical
could have. |
Student
includes a two paragraph explanation of another method of releasing the
chemical. Student poses another chemical that would also cause environmental
problems. |
Student
does not include a two paragraph explanation of another method of releasing
the chemical. |
G. Laboratory Reports |
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1. Soil
Spectrophotometry Lab |
Student
includes a well written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report. |
Student
includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report. |
Student
includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. |
Student
includes a poorly written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. |
Student
does not include a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each
section as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at
the beginning of the semester. |
2.
Water Spectrophotometry Lab |
Student
includes a well written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report. |
Student
includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report. |
Student
includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. |
Student
includes a poorly written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. |
Student
does not include a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each
section as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at
the beginning of the semester. |
3.
Environmental Chemist Lab |
Student
includes a well written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report. |
Student
includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report. |
Student
includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. |
Student
includes a poorly written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. |
Student
does not include a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each
section as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at
the beginning of the semester. |
4.
Ethical Implications Lab |
Student
includes a well written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report. |
Student
includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report. |
Student
includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the beginning
of the semester. |
Student
includes a poorly written, organized laboratory report including each section
as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
beginning of the semester. |
Student
does not include a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each
section as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at
the beginning of the semester. |
H. So What? Conclusion |
Student
includes a well written, all inclusive report of the results of the project
and how the outcome of the literature search, company search and chemical
information can better prepare a community for the presence of a Big Box
Company in their neighborhood. |
Student
includes a well written summary of the results of the project and how the
outcome of the literature search, company search and chemical information can
better prepare a community for the presence of a Big Box Company in their
neighborhood. |
Student
includes a well written summary of the results of the project and how the outcome
of the literature search, company search and chemical information can better
prepare a community for the presence of a Big Box Company in their
neighborhood. |
Student
includes a poorly written summary of the results of the project and how the
outcome of the literature search, company search and chemical information can
better prepare a community for the presence of a Big Box Company in their
neighborhood. |
Student
does not include a well written summary of the results of the project and how
theoutcome of the literature search, company search and chemical information
can better prepare a community for the presence of a Big Box Company in their
neighborhood. |
I. Resources |
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1. New
Research Articles |
Student
includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 10+ new research articles
included. |
Student
includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 6-10 new research articles
included. |
Student
includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 2-6 new research articles
included. |
Student
includes a bibliography in correct APA form with <2 new research articles
included. |
Student
does not include a bibliography in correct APA form. |
2.
Review Articles |
Student
includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 10+ review articles
included. |
Student
includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 6-10 review articles
included. |
Student
includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 2-6 review articles
included. |
Student
includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 2-6 review articles
included. |
Student
does not include a bibliography in correct APA form. |