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			CATEGORY
				 
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			3
				 
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			2
				 
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			1
				 
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			Content
				 
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			Gives complete description of how each factor discussed in class will affect the ecosystem with elaborate analysis.
				 
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			Gives a complete description for most factors and how they affect the ecosystem.  Doesn't give an analysis.
				 
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			Gives little description for a few factors and how they affect the ecosystem.  Doesn't give an analysis.
				 
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			Not related to topic
				 
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			Sequence
				 
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			Well sequenced, very clear, transitions well.  Logical progression.
				 
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			Good sequence.  Transistions shaky.
				 
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			Some sequence, but doesn't transition well.  Choppy.
				 
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			Lacks sequence.  Difficult to follow.
				 
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			Visuals
				 
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			Has pictures illustrating important topics where appropriate.  Figures with clear captions.
				 
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			Some pictures, but vague explanations.
				 
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			Few pictures.  No or limited explanations.
				 
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			No Pictures or graphics.
				 
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			Relate to Big Box Store
				 
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			Explains how the big box store affects each topic within the ecosystem discussed in class.  Analyzes and applies to research project done at the begining of the unit.
				 
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			Only explains how some topics affect the ecosystem.  Gives a limited analysis.  Doesn't connect the relationship to the research done at the begining of the unit.
				 
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			Only explains how some topics affect the ecosystem.  Doesn't give an analysis.   Doesn't connect the relationship to the research done at the begining of the unit.
				 
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			Doesn't mention how big box store affects the ecosystem.
				 
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			Summary
				 
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			Provides detailed summary that incorporates all elements of the journal.
				 
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			Gives a summary that is lacking some concepts that are mentioned in the journal.
				 
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			Gives a summary that only mentions a few concepts that are discussed in the journal.
				 
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			Doesn't provide summary.
				 
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