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Genetic Infographic Rubric
Total:
/45
Name(s)_________________________________
5
4
3
2-0
The topic and
messages of the
infographic are clear
and easily understood
Details (including
labels) support the
main idea without
distracting or being
too cluttered
Only relevant scientific
processes or
technologies are
displayed accurately in
the infographic
Analogies are used
effectively to make
content easier to
understand
At least 4 appropriate
and clear points are
given for each
viewpoint
The graphics used
represent information
appropriately
Topic and main ideas are
clear
Topic is given but
main ideas are
unclear or lacking
Topic and/or main
ideas are absent or
very unclear
Details added to support
each main idea with
minimal clutter
More is needed for
understanding.
Some details are
distracting or
irrelevant
Scientific processes
or technologies are
displayed with
some errors in
explanation
Very little detail is
provided for the main
ideas showing minimal
understanding
3 appropriate and clear
points are given for each
viewpoint
2 appropriate
points are given for
each viewpoint
Most graphics used
represent the information
appropriately
Colour, shape, size and
arrangement of
graphics are eye
catching while
contributing meaning
to the overall message
The design/layout is
neat, organized and
visually appealing
Colour, shape, size and
arrangement of most
graphics are interesting
and contribute some
meaning
Some graphics
relate to the topic
but do not always
represent
information
appropriately
Colour, shape, size
and arrangement of
graphics are
present but do not
add to the
information
Is somewhat
attractive in terms
of design/layout but
cluttered or messy
Fewer than 2
appropriate points are
given for each
viewpoint
Graphics rarely
related to the topic
Mechanics/Grammar
Spelling, grammar,
capitalization and
punctuation are
correct throughout
There are some minor
errors in spelling, grammar,
capitalization and
punctuation
There are three
errors several
errors in spelling,
capitalization
and/or punctuation
Information/ Images
Credited
At least five sources of
information have been
properly cited
including the URL
Image sources are
cites in addition to
above sources
At least four different
sources of information
have been properly cited
including the URL
Image sources are cited in
addition to above sources
Three different
sources of
information have
been properly cited
including the URL
Image sources are
not all cited
Main Idea
Details
Content/Accuracy
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Technology or
science behind
the topic outlined
or explained
Analogies used
Pro’s vs Con’s
Graphics Relevance
GraphicsVisuals/graphs/
Cartoons
Design/Layout
Scientific processes or
technologies are displayed
accurately in the
infographic
An attempt has been made
to use a few analogies but
not always effectively.
Is attractive in terms of
design/layout and neatness
Explanation of
scientific processes or
technologies are
flawed and/or
irrelevant information
is displayed
Colour, shape, size
and arrangement of
graphics are
distracting and /or
confusing
Is overly
cluttered/poorly
designed/messy
and/or lacks
organization
There are numerous
errors in grammar etc.
that interfere with the
clarity and
presentation of the
infographic
Two of less sources
have been cited.
URL missing!
Image sources not
cited!
Score
Research Outline
Topic:_________________________________________________________
Questions to consider:
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Key Issue or Controversy:____________________________________________________________
Arguments for and against researched issue or controversy in genetic related topic:
Pro’s
Con’s
List relevant biotechnologies and/or scientific processes and terms to research and include in infographic:
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***Completed and submitted on time:
Total:
/5
Individual Article Evaluation & Personal viewpoint on Topic of Research
Total:
/15
Name:_________________________________
Objective
Scientific Literacy
Beginning
Developing
Competent
Exemplary
Student has demonstrated
a weak understanding of
the article by correctly
stating less than two main
points discussed in the
article. Evidence of author
bias is not discussed or
unclear.
Student has weakly stated
their position on the topic
and has poorly explained
one or two reasons for
his/her beliefs. An
understanding of the
issues surrounding genetic
research and
biotechnological
applications has not been
shown.
Student has demonstrated
a good understanding of
the article by stating at
least three main points
discussed in the article as
well as recognizing
evidence of bias in the
article either for or against
the genetic topic
Student explains their
position on their topic by
discussing at least two
reasons for his/her
viewpoint while also
mentioning ethical and
moral objections or the
benefits of genetic
research or
biotechnological advances
to society
Student has demonstrated
an excellent understanding
of the article by clearly
stating all main points as
well as explaining evidence
of bias by the author
either for or against the
genetic topic.
Communicates
personal beliefs on
genetic topic and
defends position by
considering ethical
and moral objections
as well as the benefits
vs hazards of genetic
research and
biotechnological
applications to
society and the
environment
 Completed all
questions
 Cited article
 Edited writing for
grammar,
spelling,
punctuation and
clarity of ideas
 Typed final
reflection!
Student has demonstrated
satisfactory understanding
of the article by correctly
stating at least two main
points discussed in the
article as well as stating
correctly whether the
author is for or against the
genetic topic
Student attempts to
explain their position on
the topic by discussing two
reasons briefly. Minimal
consideration is given to
the opposing viewpoints.
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Choice of Article
Relevant to topic
of research
Clear Bias
From a reliable
source
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Several questions
incomplete.
Article not cited
correctly
Numerous errors in
grammar, spelling,
punctuation etc.
Ideas not clear.
Messy and hard to
read.
Article chosen for
evaluation is not
appropriate.
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All questions
answered briefly.
Article cited with
most required info.
Some grammar,
spelling or
punctuation errors.
Ideas listed or
explained in short
sentences.
Typed parts of
reflection. Some parts
could be neater
Article submitted shows
some bias and is relevant
to topic. Source is reliable.
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All questions
answered in complete
sentences. Article
cited correctly.
Minor errors in
grammar, spelling or
punctuation.
Ideas are organized
and explained in short
paragraphs.
Typed article
evaluation and
organized by
headings.
Article submitted is clearly
biased for or against, well
written, relevant and from
a reliable source
Student explains their
position on their topic by
clearly explaining at least
three reasons for his/her
viewpoint while also
discussing ethical and
moral objections as well as
the benefits of genetic
research or
biotechnological advances
to society
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All questions
answered in complete
sentences. Article
cited perfectly as per
example.
There are no errors in
grammar, spelling or
punctuation.
Ideas are concisely
organized into
paragraphs and avoid
repetition.
Typed article
evaluation with
appropriate
formatting.