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.