BIOL 102 ERAU Genetically Modified Organisms GMO My BIRW project will be about GMO’s or genetically modified organisms. Because that is such a broad topic,
BIOL 102 ERAU Genetically Modified Organisms GMO My BIRW project will be about GMO’s or genetically modified organisms. Because that is such a broad topic, this project will be narrowed down to concentrating on genetically engineered crops and plant food that humans consume.I would like to discuss the following topics and questions:Explain how GMOs are created.What is the purpose of genetically engineering crops and what are the benefits?Are foods that contain GMOs safe for human consumption?Are there any regulations on genetically modified crops?What is the future of genetically engineering food crops? The following are the instructions: Review the draft rubric before you start preparing your deliverable. Remember,
your deliverable format is your choice, as identified in your proposal.
You could opt for a word processed document, an MP4 file, a YouTube
video, etc. You will need to share your actual project
with your instructor. If your deliverable identified in your proposal
was a video, your draft submission should be a video.
Regardless of your format, your draft must include the following components:
Project Timeline: Identify the milestones
from your proposal (edits are acceptable), clearly indicating which have
been accomplished and when. Also, indicate the anticipated completion
date of remaining project milestones.
Key Vocabulary: At least 10 relevant vocabulary words with definitions in your own words.
Module Connection: A description of meaningful connections between your project and thetextbook content, module objectives, and/or course learning outcomes. Simply listing objectives andoutcomes is not sufficient.
Real World Connection: A description of the meaningful connections between your project and your academic/professional career and/or personal life.
References: Formatted consistently in the same style, such as APA.
This project will assess your critical thinking, scientific
literacy, and information literacy. In the execution and presentation of
your project, you are expected to:
Properly research your topic, evaluating sources for credibility and bias before using them to support your position.Develop a clear position (ALL projects can take a position – reach out to your instructor if you get stuck here).Integrate evidence from various sources to form a scientific argument.Bridge information from the theoretical to the real world (module to
your project and project to your personal/academic/professional life).The grading rubic is as follows:
BIOL 120 M8 BIRW Rubric
BIOL 120 M8 BIRW Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Project Completed
Project Execution
10.0
pts
Proficient
Your work clearly indicates you completed the activity for this project and have entered the polishing phase of the project.
6.0
pts
Satisfactory
Your work indicates that you have made significant progress on your project but have not yet completed your project.
4.0
pts
Needs Improvement
Your work indicates you have a solid plan for executing your project but have not yet started the activity.
0.0
pts
Unacceptable
It is unclear that you have performed any work beyond background research on the topic.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Project Presentation
Project Execution
20.0
pts
Proficient
Your
work presents a well-executed deliverable (text, video, etc.) as
appropriate for your chosen activity. For text submissions, your work
contained strong spelling and grammar, paragraph structure, and
formatting. For non-text submissions, your work was polished and
professional.
10.0
pts
Satisfactory
Your
work presents your chosen deliverable. While it needs work, it shows
good faith effort. You made an attempt to organize, edit, and format
your work for clarity and flow.
8.0
pts
Needs Improvement
Your work presents your chosen deliverable. Your work does not indicate good faith effort to meet the course expectations.
0.0
pts
Unacceptable
The actual deliverable is not presented.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Critical Thinking
Project Execution
10.0
pts
Proficient
You
actively sought out new perspectives or raised big and potentially
controversial questions. Flexibility of your position is demonstrated as
you explored new evidence. It is clear that you are comfortable making
decisions based on scientific information, making you a responsible
citizen and an educated consumer.
6.0
pts
Satisfactory
You
explored new directions or perspectives. You clearly respect the
complexities of the issue(s). You demonstrated critical thinking.
4.0
pts
Needs Improvement
Your
approach recognized alternate perspectives but did not expand your
intellectual boundaries. You did not consistently demonstrate critical
thinking habits of mind.
0.0
pts
Unacceptable
Your
approach dismissed or ignored alternate perspectives, demonstrating
closed habits of mind. Your position is unclear or too simplistic.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Evidence & Argument
Project Execution
10.0
pts
Proficient
You
interpreted information from multiple credible sources to develop a
comprehensive analysis of the evidence to support your position. You
systematically and methodically analyzed assumptions (your own and
others’).
6.0
pts
Satisfactory
You
interpreted information from credible sources to develop a coherent
analysis of the evidence to support your position. You acknowledged
assumptions made in your argument (or the arguments of others).
4.0
pts
Needs Improvement
Your position could be improved through stronger synthesis and evaluation of the information.
0.0
pts
Unacceptable
Information
is taken from sources without interpretation or evaluation, resulting
in a weak argument without supporting evidence.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Project Timeline
Project Execution
5.0
pts
Proficient
You
identified all appropriate milestones for your project, clearly
identifying which have been accomplished and the anticipated completion
date of those remaining.
3.0
pts
Satisfactory
You
identified appropriate milestones for your project. Your timeline would
benefit from clearly identifying your progress on the project.
2.0
pts
Needs Improvement
Your
timeline identifies several key milestones. The progress on your
timeline could be improved through a more detailed listing of milestones
and/or dates.
0.0
pts
Unacceptable
You did not include a timeline on your draft.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Key Vocabulary
Course Connection
5.0
pts
Proficient
You listed at least 10 relevant vocabulary terms with accurate definitions in your own words.
3.0
pts
Satisfactory
You listed at least 7 vocabulary terms with accurate definitions either in your own words or properly cited.
2.0
pts
Needs Improvement
Some
of your vocabulary terms could be improved by stronger definitions OR
some of your vocabulary terms are not relevant to chemistry.
0.0
pts
Unacceptable
You did not include vocabulary terms and definitions.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Module Connection
Course Connection
20.0
pts
Proficient
You
used information from the textbook to comprehensively describe
connections between your project and module learning objectives and/or
course learning outcomes. You provided page numbers, URLs, images, etc.
as appropriate. A strong understanding of the material is evident
through synthesis and evaluation of the content.
12.0
pts
Satisfactory
Most
of your connections are appropriate, but some are missing, weak (poorly
supported), or inaccurate. You provided page numbers, URLs, images,
etc. as appropriate. Your understanding of the material is evident
through application and analysis of the content.
8.0
pts
Needs Improvement
Your
comprehension of module connections is flawed or superficial. To
improve, first consider which course modules might relate to your
project, then explore each module learning objective to identify which
best relate. Modules 1 and 2 are gold mines for most projects!
0.0
pts
Unacceptable
You
did not draw any clear connections between module content and your
project. A simple listing of book sections or module learning objectives
does not reach the level of drawing connections.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Real World Connection
10.0
pts
Proficient
You
articulated clear connections between your project and your academic
career, your professional career, and/or your personal life. It is clear
that you appreciate the socially, ethically, and environmentally
responsible use of chemical knowledge.
6.0
pts
Satisfactory
You identified one or more connection between the content and your professional or personal experiences.
4.0
pts
Needs Improvement
Perfunctory
connections between the your project and the real world can be found
in your submission but your work could be improved by making connections
explicitly clear or digging deeper.
0.0
pts
Unacceptable
You did not draw any clear connections between your project and the real world.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Access and Use of Information
Information Literacy
5.0
pts
Proficient
You
correctly paraphrased from your sources, providing citations where
appropriate. You used information in a way that was true to the original
context (i.e. you did not misrepresent your sources). You appropriately
distinguished between common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution.
You demonstrated ethical and legal use of information.
3.0
pts
Satisfactory
You
paraphrased from your source, providing citations where appropriate.
You used information in a way that was true to the original context
(i.e. you did not misrepresent your sources). You demonstrated ethical
and legal use of information.
1.0
pts
Needs Improvement
Your
use of paraphrasing was mostly appropriate and true to the original
context. Your errors were not intentionally unethical or illegal uses of
information.
0.0
pts
Unacceptable
Your
access and use of information needs to be addressed to avoid illegal
and unethical use of information. Your errors were likely unintentional.
(Any intentional lapses in ethics will trigger Academic Integrity
procedures through the University.)
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Refrences
Information Literacy
5.0
pts
Proficient
You
provided in-text citations that clearly indicated how source
information was used in your posts. You provided in-text citations and a
works cited in a consistent citation style (APA recommended)
3.0
pts
Satisfactory
You
provided in-text citations at appropriate locations and cited all
sources in the references list. References mostly conformed to chosen
styl.
1.0
pts
Needs Improvement
Incomplete or erroneous citations were used in your work.
0.0
pts
Unacceptable
No sources are cited.
5.0 pts
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