SCIENTIFIC ABSTRACT

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Proficient

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Excellent
Understanding the Drug and its effects
 Little or no understanding of the drug and its effects on body systems. Shows limited understanding of the drug and/or its effects on body systems Some connections are made between the drug and its effects on body systems. Key details are left out or are poorly Good connections are made between the drug and its effects on body systems. Some key details are left out or are poorly explained. Strong connections are made between the drug and its effects on body systems. Key details are explained thoroughly.
Data Collection and Hypotheses
 Methods of data collection and/or hypotheses are absent. Methods of data collection and/or hypotheses are poorly explained or major portions are absent or irrelevant. Data collection methods and hypotheses are explained. Some key variables are not accounted for. Data collection methods and hypotheses are explained in detail. Some variables are poorly accounted for. Data collection methods and hypotheses are explained in detail. All relevant variables are taken into account.
Findings and Contributions to the Scientific Community
 Findings and/or scientific contributions are absent. Further studies are not stated. Large portions of findings, scientific contributions, or further studies are absent or irrelevant. Findings, scientific contributions, and further studies are given. Key details are absent. Findings, scientific contributions, and further studies are given. Key details are poorly explained. Findings and scientific contributions are well explained. Areas for further research are identified with precision.
Scientific Language and Communication
 Student uses little or no scientific language throughout the abstract. Some scientific language is used in some areas, but it is often difficult to determine the student’s intent Student has a basic understanding of relevant scientific language. Communication is generally wordy or confusing. Student has a good understanding of relevant scientific language. Communication is wordy or confusing at times. Student explains, using scientific terminology, with precision. Intent is clear at all times.
References
 References are absent. Some references are present, but largely irrelevant References are present. Some sources are questionable or key elements are missing. References are present and cited properly. In a few instances, key elements are missing or questionable. References are present, relevant and cited properly at all times.
PRESENTATION

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Proficient

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Excellent
Events of Normal Nerve Transmission
 A general overview of the functions of the nervous system is presented. Diagrams and models are limited or not used
Knowledge of events in normal nerve/synaptic transmission is weak. Diagrams and models are limited or not used
Demonstrates knowledge of events in normal nerve/synaptic transmission. Diagrams and models are limited
Demonstrates strong knowledge of specific events in normal nerve/synaptic transmission with the use of diagrams and model
Demonstrates superior knowledge of specific events in normal nerve/synaptic transmission with the use of several unique diagrams and models
Drug Effects on Normal Nerve Transmission
 Presentation of the effects of the drug on the nervous system or a list of symptoms associated with drug use is provided
 Presentation of the effects on the drug on normal nerve/synaptic transmission is limited. A list of symptoms is provided
 A summary of the effects of the drug on normal nerve/synaptic transmission is presented. A list of symptoms is provided
 An accurate explanation is presented of the effects of the drug on normal nerve/synaptic transmission and how the symptoms are created A detailed and accurate explanation is presented of the effects of the drug on normal nerve/synaptic transmission and how the symptoms are created
Disruption of Homeostasis
 Partially demonstrates knowledge of the effect the drug has on a body system that is not applicable to the Biology 30 curriculum
Partially demonstrate knowledge of the effect the drug has on the body system chosen Demonstrates knowledge of the effect the drug has on the body system of chosen
 Partially demonstrates knowledge of how the drug disrupts the homeostasis of the body system chosen Demonstrates knowledge of how the drug disrupts the homeostasis of the body system chosen
Data Presentation and Analysis
Data is presented or Data analysis includes a partial recognition of patterns and differences or analysis includes a partial explanation and inference
 Data is presented. Data analysis includes a partial recognition of patterns and differences or partial explanation and inferences
 Data is presented in an accurate and effective way. Data analysis includes a recognition of patterns and differences. Data is recorded and presented in an accurate and effective way. Data analysis includes partial recognition of patterns and differences, explanation, and inference Data is recorded and presented in the most accurate and effective way. Data analysis includes a recognition of patterns and differences, explanation, and inference
Presentation Skills

Unaware of audience

No evidence of rehearsal

Not prepared

Rarely takes audience into consideration

Little evidence of rehearsal

Inadequately prepared

Generally aware of intended audience

Some evidence of rehearsal

Appropriate volume and some eye contact

Clearly aware of intended audience

Rehearsal is evident

Good pacing, volume, expression and eye contact

Engages audience

Rehearsal is evident and delivery is smooth

Effective pacing, volume, expression and eye contact

EDUCATIONAL TOOL

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Developing

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Proficient

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Excellent
Presentation
 Education tool does not meet the task criteria Educational tool lacks creativity, no specific audience is evident Educational tool is creative, specific audience lacks clarity. Educational tool is creative, targeting a specific audience. Educational tool is creative and authentic, targeting a specific audience
Content

Content lacks presentation and is merely a list of facts

Audience lacks interest in the educational tool

Content is rarely presented in an educational manner

Audience demonstrates minimal interest in the educational tool

Content is generally presented in an educational manner

Audience demonstrates moderate interest in the educational tool

Content presented in an educational manner

Audience demonstrates high interest in the educational tool

Content presented in an educational and professional manner

Audience demonstrates high interest in the educational tool