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Rubric Scoring Guide for Classification Final Essay 27-30 pts = A 24-26 pts =B 21-23 pts = C 18-20 pts = D 17 and below= F Advanced 6 pts Proficient 5 pts Basic 4 pts Needs Work 1-3 pts Summary of new species Student lists several characteristics of the new species and includes a photograph. Student a few characteristics of the new species and includes a photograph. Student lists only 1-2 characteristics of the new species and includes a photograph. Student does not describe the new species or does not include a photograph. Explanation of how scientists classified this species Student describes multiple ways to classify a species and identifies the specific method used to identify this one. Student describes 2 ways to classify a species and identifies the specific method used to identify this one. Student describes only the method of classification used to identify the species in the article. Student describes what makes this species unique without mentioning specifics of classification. Description of the taxonomic groupings of the new species. Student explains 2-3 characteristics of the genus, family, order, class, phylum, and kingdom that the new species belongs in. Student explains 2-3 characteristics of 5 taxonomic groups. Student explains 2-3 characteristics of 4 taxonomic groups. Student explains 2-3 characteristics of 1-3 taxonomic groups. Mechanics: grammar, spelling, punctuation Essay is arranged into 4 paragraphs. There are no mechanical errors. Essay is arranged in 4 paragraphs. There are a few mechanical errors. Essay is arranged in 2-3 paragraphs, OR more than 4 paragraphs. There are several mechanical errors. is no paragraph structure. are numerous mechanical errors. Citations Student correctly formats all citations in APA style. All sources used are reliable, scientific sources Student formats all citations in APA style with few errors. All sources used are reliable and scientific. Student formats citations in APA style with multiple errors per citation or includes websites that are not written by credentialed authors. Student includes a list of links but no formatting of citations, or includes websites such as Wikipedia, ask.com, answers.com