GEL111 Unit 1 Assignement Rubric

10

Technical information is presented in a clear and understandable manner with limited jargon. Sources are cited using correct APA format.

8

Technical information is presented in a clear and understandable manner with limited jargon. Sources are cited incorrectly or not present.

6

Assessment is clear and readable, but the use of jargon makes the writing challenging to understand. Sources are cited using correct APA format.

4

Assessment is clear and readable, but the use of jargon makes the writing challenging to understand. Sources are cited incorrectly or not present.

2

Assessment is extremely difficult to understand. Sources are cited incorrectly or not present.

0

N/A

10

All mineral properties are listed and briefly (but clearly) described. Including: Luster, Color, Streak, Light Transmission, Crystal Shape/Habit, Hardness, Cleavage, Fracture, Tenacity, Density, and other properties.

8

All mineral properties are listed and all are described, but either not clearly or fully.

6

All mineral properties are listed and and only some are described.

4

All mineral properties are named, but they are not described.

2

Only a few mineral properties are named.

0

Mineral properties are not addressed.

10

The identification process is listed with full details that explain the process. This includes the test being used, possible outcomes of the test, and what the test results mean.

8

The full identification is listed, but a few details are missing.

6

The full identification is listed, but most of the details are missing.

4

The identification process is very briefly outlined.

2

The identification process is only partially outlined.

0

Mineral identification process is not addressed.

10

All rock properties are listed and briefly (but clearly) described. Including: Texture/Grain, HCl Reactivity, Mineral Composition, Appearance, Hardness, and other properties.

8

All rock properties are listed and all are described, but either not clearly or fully.

6

All rock properties are listed and and only some are described.

4

All rock properties are named, but they are not described.

2

Only a few rock properties are named.

0

Rock properties are not addressed.

10

The identification process is listed with full details that explain the process. This includes the test being used, possible outcomes of the test, and what the test results mean.

8

The full identification is listed, but a few details are missing.

6

The full identification is listed, but most of the details are missing.

4

The identification process is very briefly outlined.

2

The identification process is only partially outlined.

0

Rock identification process is not addressed.

10

The properties and identification of diamond are fully discussed, including the properties listed above and every step used to identify it.

8

The properties and identification are highly detailed, but the reader is left with 1 or 2 gaps in knowledge.

6

Either the properties or the identification is fully described, but not both.

4

The properties and identification process of briefly outlined, but not fully discussed

2

The properties or identification process of diamond is briefly listed, but not both.

0

Diamonds are not specifically discussed.

10

The properties and identification of dolomite are fully discussed, including the properties listed above and every step used to identify it.

8

The properties and identification are highly detailed, but the reader is left with 1 or 2 gaps in knowledge.

6

Either the properties or the identification is fully described, but not both.

4

The properties and identification process of briefly outlined, but not fully discussed

2

The properties or identification process of dolomite is briefly listed, but not both.

0

Dolomite is not specifically discussed.

10

The properties and identification of gneiss are fully discussed, including the properties listed above and every step used to identify it.

8

The properties and identification are highly detailed, but the reader is left with 1 or 2 gaps in knowledge.

6

Either the properties or the identification is fully described, but not both.

4

The properties and identification process of briefly outlined, but not fully discussed

2

The properties or identification process of gneiss is briefly listed, but not both.

0

Gneiss is not specifically discussed.

10

The properties and identification of chalk are fully discussed, including the properties listed above and every step used to identify it.

8

The properties and identification are highly detailed, but the reader is left with 1 or 2 gaps in knowledge.

6

Either the properties or the identification is fully described, but not both.

4

The properties and identification process of briefly outlined, but not fully discussed

2

The properties or identification process of chalk is briefly listed, but not both.

0

Chalk is not specifically discussed.

10

Diamond, dolomite, gneiss, and chalk are compared and contrasted fully. This includes their overall properties, different tests performed to identify them, and the results of the tests.

8

Only two of three topics listed are compared.

6

Only one of the three topics listed are compared.

4

Only a brief comparison is given.

2

Not all four are compared.

0

Diamond, dolomite, gneiss, and chalk are not compared and contrasted.