BLAST PROJECT GRADING RUBRIC Part 1 Includes phylogenetic tree, indicating fossil placement ________/5 Hypothesis Includes appropriate justification for fossil placement on tree ________/5 4 analysis questions correctly answered for gene 1 ________/8 Analysis 4 analysis questions correctly answered for gene 2 ________/8 4 analysis questions correctly answered for gene 3 ________/8 Specifically states if hypothesis was supported or refuted by the data ________/2 Provides justification for the final conclusion ________/2 Conclusion Indicates whether the placement of fossil on phylogenetic tree should be changed. If so, indicates new placement of fossil. ________/2 Part 2 Question Includes a gene and organism to be investigated ________/5 Analysis 4 analysis questions are answered appropriately and include sources _______/25
BLAST PROJECT GRADING RUBRIC Part 1 Hypothesis Includes phylogenetic tree, indicating fossil placement ________/5 Includes appropriate justification for fossil placement on tree ________/5 Analysis 4 analysis questions correctly answered for gene 1 ________/8 4 analysis questions correctly answered for gene 2 ________/8 4 analysis questions correctly answered for gene 3 ________/8 Conclusion Specifically states if hypothesis was supported or refuted by the data ________/2 Provides justification for the final conclusion ________/2 Indicates whether the placement of fossil on phylogenetic tree should be changed. If so, indicates new placement of fossil. ________/2 Part 2 Question Includes a gene and organism to be investigated ________/5 Analysis 4 analysis questions are answered appropriately and include sources _______/25