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Genetic Engineering Research Project:
Introduction and Instructions
For this part of the genetic engineering unit, you will each be conducting a research project on some of the more interesting and sometimes controversial topics in genetic engineering. There will be two parts to this research project: a research paper and a Poster or PowerPoint presentation – both are due Tuesday, March 6!!
To start your research, you can look in some magazines in the library or do web searches. Here are some good websites to start with:
ü Wikipedia – an online encyclopedia – also provides links for each topic
ü How Stuff Works
ü Access Excellence – some topics are covered here
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/AB/
ü Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News – current events
ü One World.net – current events
ü Biotechnology Industry Organization – current events
Research Paper
Requirements for research paper:
ü 1-3 pages in length
ü typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1 inch margins
ü Include all of the information asked on your topic index card
ü Include extra information not included on your topic index card
ü Have sources from both websites and print sources (newspapers or magazines) that are reliable!
o Try to use .org or .gov sites. If you must, use .com sites with caution - they may be biased!
ü Include a bibliography with proper format:
o Website:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved month date, year, from http://Web address.
o Magazine:
Henry, W. A., III. (1990, April 9). Making the grade in today's schools. Time, 135, 28-31.
o Newspaper:
Schultz, S. (2005, December 28). Calls made to strengthen state energy policies. The Country Today, pp. 1A, 2A.
Poster or PowerPoint Presentation
Requirements for Presentation:
ü Poster or Powerpoint should have all information asked on your topic index card
ü Poster or Powerpoint should have extra information not asked on your topic index card
ü Poster or Powerpoint should have relevant drawings, pictures, and/or photographs
ü Presentation should be 4-5 minutes long, clear and REHEARSED.
ü Presentation should reflect the knowledge that you gained about your topic.
Research Paper Rubric
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Exemplary 4 |
Accomplished 3 |
Developing 2 |
Beginning 1 |
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Required information points (from topic index cards)
(X4) |
All of the required information points are thoroughly addressed with many details |
1 of the required information is missing, but all other points are addressed with sufficient detail |
2 of the required information points are missing and all other points are addressed with few details |
3 or more of the required points are missing and information presented has very little detail |
out of 16 |
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Extra information (not required on topic index cards)
(X3) |
There are 2 or more pieces of extra information that is thoroughly addressed with many details |
There are 2 pieces of extra information, but it is lacking in detail. |
There is only 1 piece of extra information, but it is thoroughly addressed with many details |
There is only 1 piece of extra information and it is lacking in detail. |
out of 12 |
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Sources |
4 or more sources are used that include both websites AND magazines/ newspaper articles |
Few sources (2-3) are used that include both websites AND magazines/newspaper articles |
Few sources (2-3) are used that include websites only |
Only one source is used. |
out of 4 |
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Bibliography |
Proper format is used with no mistakes
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There are a few (2-3) format mistakes |
There are many (4-5) format mistakes |
The wrong format is used and has 6 or more mistakes |
out of 4 |
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Presentation of report |
Paper has all 5 requirements: Typed, 1-3 pages in length, double-spaced 12-point font, 1 inch margins |
Paper has only 4 requirements |
Paper has only 3 requirements |
Paper has only 2 requirements |
out of 4 |
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Spelling and grammer |
Spelling is correct, even on difficult terminology. Punctuation and grammar usage is accurate and clear |
Spelling is mostly correct. Punctuation and grammar usage is mostly correct |
There are many spelling errors. Punctuation is used improperly. Grammar usage is incorrect |
Spelling, punctuation and grammar errors make the paper very difficult to read |
out of 4 |
Presentation Rubric
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Exemplary 4 |
Accomplished 3 |
Developing 2 |
Beginning 1 |
Score |
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Required information points (from topic index cards)
(X4) |
Poster or PowerPoint addressed all of the required information points |
1 of the required information was missing |
2 of the required information points were missing |
3 or more of the required points were missing |
out of 12 |
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Extra information (not required on topic index cards)
(X3) |
Poster or PowerPoint had 2 or more pieces of extra information that is thoroughly addressed |
There are 2 pieces of extra information, but it is lacking in detail. |
There is only 1 piece of extra information, but it is thoroughly addressed with many details |
There is only 1 piece of extra information and it is lacking in detail. |
out of 12 |
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Information and Knowledge
(X3) |
Student demonstrates understanding of topic by being able to effectively deliver complete and relevant information |
Some details in the presentation may be missing because of some lack of understanding of topic |
Many details in the presentation may be missing and/or irrelevant because there is very little topic |
Information presented is incomplete and/or irrelevant because student shows no understanding of topic |
out of 12 |
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Poster/PowerPoint Design
(X2) |
Poster or PowerPoint has many pictures, drawings, photographs that are relevant and enhance presentation of topic |
There are some pictures, drawings, photographs that are relevant and enhance presentation of topic |
There are few pictures, drawings, photographs that may or may not be relevant |
There are no pictures, drawings, photographs or are irrelevant to topic |
out of 8 |
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Public Speaking |
Presentation is well-rehearsed. Student speaks clearly and makes eye contact with audience. |
Student shows evidence of rehearsal, but occasional mistakes are made. Makes eye contact most of the time. |
Student shows little evidence of rehearsal and many mistakes are made. Student mumbles and makes little eye contact. |
Presentation is not rehearsed. Audience cannot hear the presentation because student mumbles or speaks too softly. |
out of 4 |
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Length of presentation |
Presentation was the required 4-5 minutes in length |
Presentation was 1 minute longer or shorter than the required length |
Presentation was 2 minutes longer or shorter than the required length |
Presentation was 3 minutes longer or shorter than the required length |
out of 4 |
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