Describe one of the following processes: glycolysis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, or the Calvin Cycle.

 

Describe one of the following processes: glycolysis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, or the Calvin Cycle.

The paper should be 400- 500 words (~ 1 double-spaced, APA formatted page).  Refer to the attached document for the grading rubric.

Students:  Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.

Assignment for BIO120 Concepts in Biology

Unit 3 Plant Processes

Due: Midnight Sunday of Unit 3

Describe one of the following processes: glycolysis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, or the Calvin Cycle.

The paper should be at least 400- 500 words (~ 1 double-spaced, APA formatted page)..

Students: Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Unit 3 Plant Processes

	CRITERIA	Deficient (0 Points)	Proficient (1 Points)	Exemplary (2 Points)	Points Possible
1.	Describes overall reaction and role of the process.	Does not describe overall reaction and role of the process.	Does not adequately describe overall reaction and role of the process.	Adequately describes overall reaction and role of the process.	2
2.	Indicates where process occurs in the cell.	Does not indicate where process occurs in the cell.	Incorrectly indicates where process occurs in the cell.	Indicates where process occurs in the cell.	2
3.	Identifies molecules involved in the process	Does not indicate any molecules involved in the process.	Lists most of the molecules involved in the process.	Lists all of the molecules involved in the process.	2
4.	Describes each steps of the process	Does not describe the steps of the process.	Does not accurately describe all of the steps of the process.	Accurately describe all of the steps of the process.	2
5.	Grammar, spelling, and formatting	The essay does NOT follow the APA format guidelines or contains more than six grammatical errors or misspellings.	The essay follows the APA format guidelines but contains three to six grammatical errors or misspellings.	The essay follows the APA format guidelines and contains no more than three grammatical errors or misspellings.	2
6.	Clear and professional writing	Writing is not well-organized or cannot be easily followed or understood. Uses choppy or rambling sentences.	Writing is organized and can be followed, The essay contains effective transitions between sentences	Writing is clear, professional, and well-organized. Essay is can be easily followed and uses effective transitions between sentences	2
Total Points:	12