Sea level Rise Report
Name:_________________________ Paper Score:______________
Category
Introduction of
Problem and lack or
weakness of current
policy
10 %
Define immediately
the most vulnerable
coastal areas and
weakness of standards
for development in
these areas.
Identifies areas at
risk
20 %
Identify and classify
areas of future impacts
Development of Idea
20%
Propose projects or
actions consistent with
policies and programs
that emphasize
reliance on natural
protective features and
nonstructural
measures such as
Exceeds Standards 9-10
pts
OUTSTANDING
Meets Standard
8-9 pts
STRONG
Nearly Meets Standard 78 pts
ADEQUATE
Does Not meet
Standard 4-7 pts
LIMITED
No evidence
0 Points
DEFICIENT
Problem and/or existing
policy is thoroughly
described. Defines
immediately the most
vulnerable coastal areas.
Presents a wellconsidered position on
the issue. Defines most
vulnerable coastal areas
Presents a clear position on
the issue
Defines most vulnerable
coastal areas
Presents a vague or
limited position on
the issue.
Is unclear or
seriously
limited in
presenting or
developing a
position on the
issue.
OUTSTANDING
STRONG
ADEQUATE
LIMITED
DEFICIENT
Identify and classify areas
of future impacts from
ocean coastal flooding
from projected sea level
rise and storms in order to
reduce risk in those areas.
Identify and classify
areas of future impacts
from ocean
coastal
flooding from projected
sea level rise and storms
in order to reduce risk in
those areas.
Identify and classify areas
of future impacts from
ocean coastal flooding
from projected sea level
rise and storms in order to
reduce risk in those areas.
Identify
and
classify areas of
future
impacts
from ocean coastal
flooding
from
projected sea level
rise and storms in
order to reduce risk
in those areas.
Identify
and
classify areas
of
future
impacts from
ocean coastal
flooding from
projected sea
level rise and
storms in order
to reduce risk
in those areas.
.
Solution is obviously
well-developed and based
in an excellent
understanding of policy
solution is obviously
supported by research;
development of plan is
logical and transitions
enhance clarity
Solution is tentatively
asserted and is mostly
supported by research
and based in a decent
understanding of current
research and planning.
development of plan is
sound but sometimes
difficult to follow;
transitions solid but not
seamless
Solution is very basic and
not based in a thorough
understanding of current
structure and plan is
tentatively based in
research; transitions are
convoluted and interfere
with development of idea
Solution is not
possible and/or is
not grounded in
any understanding
of current research
and planning;
transitions are
weak
No evidence of
attempt to
articulate
solution
Score
elevation and
relocation to minimize
negative effects of
coastal storms, erosion
and sea level rise.
Support of idea
20%
Conduct an
assessment of viable
funding mechanisms
for the development of
tools and research to
support the
development and
implementation of
coastal resilience
plans, coastal area
mapping, restoration
of natural protective
features and critical
habitats, green
infrastructure and the
acquisition of lands in
vulnerable areas.
Citations
10 %
OUTSTANDING
STRONG
Solution is obviously
well-developed and based
in an excellent
understanding of the
problem, solution is
obviously supported by
research; development of
argument is logical and
transitions enhance clarity
Solution is tentatively
asserted and is mostly
supported by research
and based in a decent
understanding of current
research and planning.
development of plan is
sound but sometimes
difficult to follow;
transitions solid but not
seamless
OUTSTANDING
STRONG
Support and evidence are
referenced using
paraphrasing in the
students own voice and
are cited properly within
the text of the paper.
Research skills
10 %
OUTSTANDING
Paper uses at least 6
scholarly sources. Clear
evidence of primary
research. Plus Additional
Written
Communication
10 %
OUTSTANDING
Excellent mechanics,
Support and evidence
are referenced using
paraphrasing in the
students own voice and
most are cited properly
within the text of the
paper.
STRONG
Paper uses at least 5
scholarly sources. Plus
Additional
STRONG
Expresses ideas clearly
ADEQUATE
Solution is very basic and
not based in a thorough
understanding of current
structure solution is
tentatively based in
research; transitions are
convoluted and interfere
with development of idea
ADEQUATE
Support and evidence are
referenced using
paraphrasing in the
students own voice citations are not properly
formatted.
ADEQUATE
Paper uses at least 4
scholarly sources. Plus
Additional
ADEQUATE
Expresses ideas with
LIMITED
DEFICIENT
Solution is not
possible and/or is
not grounded in
any understanding
of current research
and planning;
transitions are
weak
No evidence of
attempt to
articulate
solution
LIMITED
DEFICIENT
The student uses
language that is not
his/her own and
does not provide
citations for
support.
LIMITED
Paper uses at least
3 scholarly
sources. Lacking
additional
LIMITED
Has problems in
DEFICIENT
Paper uses 2
scholarly
sources.
DEFICIENT
Has serious
grammar, word usage.
Language is clear and
appropriate. Writing style
is effective. Maps are
used as an additional
communication means.
and well, using
appropriate vocabulary
and sentence variety.
May have errors in
mechanics, grammar, or
word usage. . Maps are
used as an additional
communication means.
reasonable clarity.
Contains signficant errors
in mechanics, grammar, or
word usage. . Maps are
used as an additional
communication means.
language and
sentence structure
that result in a lack
of clarity.Contains
occasional major
errors or frequent
minor errors in
grammar, usage, or
mechanics.
problems in
the use of
language and
sentence
structure that
frequently
interfere with
meaning.
Contains
serious errors
in grammar,
usage, or
mechanics
obscure
meaning