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EnvironMentors 100 Point Grading Rubric Assignment 1: Student and Mentor Meeting Commitment Form= 5 points (2.5 pt. each)

 Complete form and turn in by designated due date.  Completed form includes both student and mentor signatures. Assignment 2: Project Topic Form= 5 points (1pt. each)

 Develop a project topic of his or her personal interest, identifying the environmental issue, including root(s) of the problem that the project will address.

 Describe the compelling need for the project in terms of importance to the community and the environment in approximately 100 words.

 Clearly articulate in approximately 100 words the overall purpose and goals of the project that will be conducted using the Scientific Method to aid in investigation.

 Pose an innovative and unique research question which to the best of his or her knowledge has never been addressed before.  Write an Introduction for the Final Research Paper combining all the previous points using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Assignment 3: Annotated Bibliography= 10 points (2 pt. each)

 Identify at least 3 credible books, professional journals, or newspaper or magazine articles related to project topic.

 Identify at least 3 credible primary internet sources related to project topic.

 Properly cite each source.  Prepare a summary in paragraph form of 100-200 words for each source.  Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Assignment 4: Expert Interview Notes= 10 points (2 pt. each)  Research field experts and identify most realistic top choices.  Contact 2-3 experts and set up an interview with at least 1.  Develop a thoughtful list of questions for the interview and send questions to interviewee in advance.  Before conducting the in-person interview, materials are prepared, and interviewer is dressed appropriately and on time.  Write and send a thank you note to the interviewee.


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