Rubric for 4.2.2. Coastal Erosion Lab 8
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Clarity of Stated Recommendation
Recommendation is clearly stated and
is a possible solution.
Recommendation is too broad or ill defined.
Recommendation is muddled, containing disjointed pieces of ideas.
No recommendation
was given.
Support of position
Recommendation is supported by evidence of how it would work, and why it addresses the community's needs.
The report contains some evidence for why the solution is recommended and addresses the community’s needs.
The report contains evidence for why the solution is recommended but
does not address the community’s needs.
The information in support of the recommendation
is not sufficient for the client to make a decision.
10-year Prediction
The prediction about what the area would look like in 10 years is reasonable given the geologic processes involved.
There is a prediction of what the area would look like, but it is too broad or ill defined.
A prediction was given but it is unlikely.
No prediction was given.
Use of Graphics
Case study includes
an annotated sketch of the barrier island and at least one other map or graph to effectively support the recommendation.
Case study includes an annotated sketch of the barrier island or one other
map or graph to effectively support the recommendation.
Case study includes a sketch of the barrier island that lacks annotations or one other map or graph that are muddled.
There are no graphics in the report.
Mechanics of Writing
The writing structure, spelling, and grammar are clear.
The writing is mostly clear, but there are places where the structure can be improved.
The writing is mostly clear, but there are but there are multiple grammar and spelling errors.
The writing is muddled with multiple errors in
grammar, spelling, and structure.
