Name ___________________________________________
Topic:
Endangered Species Research Paper
Due date:
Monday
3/2/15
The Content:
Explains:
P1
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Clear definition of endangered and extinct (2pts)
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Clearly identifies and explains the 7 levels of endangered (7pts)
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Clearly identifies the criteria considered for placing organisms on the
/11pts
endangered list (2pts)
P2
Clearly identifies:
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the organism’s common name
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scientific name (2pts)
Clearly identifies the organism’s classification;
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kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species
/3pts
/7pts
Clearly identifies:
P3
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what part of the world this organism is located in (continent/country) (2pts)
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describes its habitat (temp, rainfall, weather, etc..) (2pts)
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identifies and explains 2 adaptations that help ensure the organisms survival
/8pts
in its habitat (4pts)
P4
Clearly explains:
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the method of reproduction (asexual/sexual- explain) (2pts)
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time of year the organism reproduces
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amount of time it takes to reproduce (gestation period)
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life span in the wild/captivity (2pts)
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the amount of parental care
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how it changes as it grows/ages (difference between baby and adult)
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any predators that they have
/9pts
P5
Clearly explains:
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the organism’s diet
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how it obtains their food
P6
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/4pts
how much/ how often (2pts)
Identifies a minimum of 4 interesting facts about the organism
(not required/discussed elsewhere in the paper)
/4pts
P7
Clearly explains:
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why this organism is endangered
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how long it has been on the list
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how many organisms are left
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what is being done to preserve/help them (2pts)
/5pts
The Structure:
Title page (separate page):
Body:
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Original, creative title (2pts)- not just the name of your organism
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Name
/7pts
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Class period
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due date
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1 clear picture of organism - cited underneath (2pts)
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Times New Roman, 12 pt. font (2pts)
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Doubled spaced
paragraphs- indented, minimum of 7 (minimum 4 sentences each)
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NO bulleted lists (3pts.)
C.U.P.S. (4pts)
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/10pts
Includes a minimum of 3 (different) proper citations within the text
(author’s last name, year)
(these are the sources you list in the reference section)
Proper reference section:
/6pts
(www.easybib.com will help you)
separate page
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labeled
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minimum of 3 sources (the ones you cited in the paper)
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ABC order
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MLA format
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All cited in paper
/6pts
Rough Drafts will be due Thursday 2/26
Final projects should be submitted electronically at the start of class on Monday, 3/2/15
-10% (8 pts) each day late
Total
Remember:
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No personal pronouns: I, me, we, us
Do not use the word “it” when referring to the organism
Use transition words between paragraphs- see your L.A. sheet for help
Be sure to cite your picture
There are NO REDOS
/80pts
Endangered Species Research Paper
I have read and understand the rubric for the Endangered Species Research Paper.
I am aware that this is an out-of- school project, rough drafts are due Thursday 2/26 and
final projects are due on Monday, March 2.
I have 3 weeks to complete this paper. It is worth 80 points and each day that it is late, I will
lose 8 points.
I received a sample paper and a copy of the rubric.
Student Name____________________________________________________
Student signature ________________________________________________________________ Date________________________
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