Bakersfield College   Microbiology B16

Criteria and Point Value for Team Case 1: Scientific Method

Expected Outcome

Unsatisfactory -
did not meet expectations (0-1 points possible)

Developing - demonstrates partial completion of expectations
(2-3 points)

Accomplished -
demonstrates achievement of performance level
(4 points)

Mastery -
demonstrates exemplary achievement of highest expectations (5 points)

Points

REPORT STRUCTURE
The structure of the report is complete, using good grammar and spelling.

The report is incomplete and/or there are grammar errors.

The report is complete, neat, & well-written. There are a few grammatical errors.

The report is complete, neat, & organized, formatted according to the instructions for papers in Microbiology.

The report is complete, neat, organized, without errors, and formatted according to the instructions for papers in Microbiology.

SCIENTIFIC METHOD
Data were analyzed

Analysis of data is not evident. Thinking is fuzzy & hard to follow.

The data analysis is included but inadequate.

The team carefully recorded their thinking and analysis which show apparent integration of anatomy, physiology and microbiology.

The report is thorough and displays critical analysis of the material (as compared to simply rewriting the information found on the web).

REPORT CONTENT
QUESTIONS were thoughtfully ANSWERED
The final report shows synthesis of information and diverse views evidenced by good teamwork.

The report has missing information or inadequate answers to the questions

Questions were answered and reported but the sources are not reliable or not cited. There is obvious effort for teamwork and communication.

The report fully answered all the questions. The final report is a team effort & integrates data identified and analyzed. Synthesis as a result of teamwork is evident.

All questions are answered using excellent, cited sources. The final report is a team effort & integrates all three roles.

RESEARCH
Background information from the course or other microbial resources are used and cited.

Background information is absent, no citations or research.

Background information is limited to the book and displays minimal research. Some sources may be less reliable e.g. Wikipedia.

Clear background information from relevant sources is used and cited. All courses are reliable.

Relevant sources from the class and text, as well as exceptional outside sources are integrated into the report. MLA format is used for citations.

TEAMWORK & PRESENTATION
There is evidence of critical thinking and good problem solving strategy.

The situation is simply restated and problem solving is limited. The problem is not clearly identified.

The situation is explained, the main problem is identified and standard solutions are applied. There is some evidence of teamwork.

The situation is analyzed, the problem is described with regards to many arenas, and potential solutions are discussed. Good teamwork is evident.

The situation is evaluated; the problem is correctly identified and analyzed. Creative problem solving strategies are used to solve the problem in many arenas. Excellent teamwork is evident.

Total Points

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