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    This document provides the grading rubric and formatting guidelines for Writing Assignment #1 in the Bi Sci 002: Ecology, Evolution & Genetics course. Students can earn up to 30 points total by submitting a hard copy of their paper in class on February 3rd, staying on topic with the writing prompt, citing at least 3 scientific research articles using APA style, and following the specified 1-page single-spaced formatting with Times New Roman 12pt font, 1" margins, and first and last name placement. The formatting example illustrates how to layout the paper and references section.

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    Bi Sci 002: Ecology, Evolution & Genetics

    Spring 2019

    Writing Assignment #1 Rubric

    Grading Rubic (30 pts possible):

    10pts Submit Hard-copy of paper IN-CLASS on Mon Feb 3 rd AND use paper for group discussions there
    10pts Stay on-topic with the writing assignment prompt (see below), paper organization, coherence,
    and argumentation
    5pts Correctly cite at least 3 scientific research articles (in-text citations and References at the end)
    5pts Correct formatting (see below)

    Formatting:
     1 page, Single-spaced, 1” margins, Times New Roman, 12pt font
     Spacing should be 0 for all “before/after/left/right” under page layout
     Nothing written in the header/footer
     First line should contain: Full Name on far left and Date on the far right
     Second line should contain paper Title centered in the middle, skip the third line and start
    writing the paper on the 4th line of the page.
     The remainder of the paper should be aligned left
     On the second page (at the end of the paper), please put a separate section labeled References
    with your articles correctly cited using the APA style.

    Formatting Example:
    Melissa Alegre January 22, 2018
    Paper Title Should be Here

    The paper should start here on the fourth line--indent paragraphs.

    Citations (APA Style):


    In-text citations: (Last name, yr of publication)
    Example: This is your paper and you need to cite here (Alegre, 2001).
    Use this as your resource (if you need more help): http://guides.libraries.psu.edu/apaquickguide/intext
    References at end: Last Name, First/Middle Initial. (year of publication). Title of article. Title of
    Publication in italics, volume # in italics (issue, if given), pg #s. *Don’t worry about the DOI. Whether you
    add it at the end (after pg #s) or not, it won’t be counted toward your grade. *Also, make sure to indent.
    Example:
    Blattner, J., & Bacigalupo, A. (2007). Using emotional intelligence to develop executive
    leadership and team and organizational development. Consulting Psychology Journal:
    Practice and Research, 59(3), 209-219. doi:10.1037/1065-9293.59.3.209
    Use this if you need more help: http://guides.libraries.psu.edu/apaquickguide/articles

    Due: Monday Feb 3rd Electronic copy submitted through CANVAS


    Hard-copy due IN-CLASS on Mon Feb 3rd

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