Name  _______________________                              Date
__/__/__
Group
Members ________________                               
 
Project
Title___________________________________________________________________________________
 
I. Written Report:
______/80          +          II. Team
Evaluation: ______/20                            =
_____/100
 
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   5 (A)  | 
  
   4 (B)  | 
  
   3 (C)  | 
  
   2 (D)  | 
  
   1 (F)  | 
 
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   A. Purpose  | 
  
   Student
  effectively displays an excellent knowledge of the purpose of the project
  through use of correct grammar, spelling and sentence structure. Student is
  able to demonstrate a broad understanding of scientific concepts to attract
  reader/company executive to read report.  | 
  
   Student
  effectively displays a good knowledge of the purpose of the project through
  use of correct grammar, spelling and sentence structure. Student is able to
  demonstrate a broad understanding of scientific concepts to attract
  reader/company executive to read report.  | 
  
   Student
  effectively displays a fair knowledge of the purpose of the project through
  use of correct grammar, spelling and sentence structure. Student is moderately
  able to demonstrate a broad understanding of scientific concepts to attract
  reader/company executive to read report.  | 
  
   Student
  does not display satisfactory knowledge of the purpose of the project through
  use of correct grammar, spelling and sentence structure. Student is not able
  to demonstrate a broad understanding of scientific concepts to attract
  reader/company executive to read report.  | 
  
   Student does
  not display any knowledge of the purpose of the project. Student may also be
  given a failing grade for incompletion.   | 
 
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   B. Theory  | 
  
   Student
  displays an exemplary overall understanding of the theory of the project and
  the large implications that a strong report can have on their specific big
  box company.  | 
  
   Student
  displays a good understanding of the theory of the project and the large
  implications that a strong report can have on their specific big box company.  | 
  
   Student
  displays a satisfactory understanding of the theory of the project and the
  large implications that a strong report can have on their specific big box
  company.  | 
  
   Student
  displays an unsatisfactory understanding of the theory of the project and the
  large implications that a strong report can have on their specific big box
  company.  | 
  
   Student
  does not display any understanding of the theory of the project and the large
  implications that a strong report can have on their specific big box company.  | 
 
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   C. Potential Impact  | 
  
   Student
  understands the infrastructure of a Big Box Corporation and is able to make
  connections between the chemistry classroom and corporate America.  | 
  
   Student
  has a basic understanding of the infrastructure of a Big Box Corporation and
  is able to make connections between the chemistry classroom and corporate
  America.  | 
  
   Student has
  a satisfactory understanding of the infrastructure of a Big Box Corporation
  and is able to make connections between the chemistry classroom and corporate
  America.  | 
  
   Student has
  an unsatisfactory understanding of the infrastructure of a Big Box
  Corporation and is able to make connections between the chemistry classroom
  and corporate America.  | 
  
   Student does
  not understand the infrastructure of a Big Box Corporation and is not able to
  make connections between the chemistry classroom and corporate America.  | 
 
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   D. Target Audience  | 
  
   Student
  provides a comprehensive list of the company executives; science professions
  and teachers as well as EPA officers who will be evaluating his/her project.   | 
  
   Student
  provides a comprehensive list including some of the company executives;
  science professions and teachers as well as EPA officers who will be
  evaluating his/her project.  | 
  
   Student
  provides an incomplete list of the company executives; science professions
  and teachers as well as EPA officers who will be evaluating his/her project.  | 
  
   Student
  provides an unsatisfactory list of the company executives; science professions
  and teachers as well as EPA officers who will be evaluating his/her project.  | 
  
   Student
  does not
  provide a comprehensive list of the company executives; science professions
  and teachers as well as EPA officers who will be evaluating his/her project.  | 
 
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   E. Company Synopsis  | 
  
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   1.Demographics/Purpose  | 
  
   Student
  includes all of the demographics and basic information of the assigned
  company as is published in the companyÕs annual report.  | 
  
   Student
  includes most of the demographics and basic information of the assigned company
  as is published in the companyÕs annual report.  | 
  
   Student
  includes some of the demographics and basic information of the assigned
  company as is published in the companyÕs annual report.  | 
  
   Student
  includes less than half of the demographics and basic information of the
  assigned company as is published in the companyÕs annual report.  | 
  
   Student
  includes none of the demographics and basic information of the assigned
  company as is published in the companyÕs annual report.  | 
 
| 
   2.
  Organization Flow Chart  | 
  
   Student
  includes an organizational flow chart of the company of interest and is
  displayed using the correct title of each company executive. The flow chart
  was created using Inspiration software.   | 
  
   Student
  includes an organizational flow chart of the company of interest and is
  displayed using some of the correct titles of each company executive. The
  flow chart was created using Inspiration software.  | 
  
   Student
  includes an organizational flow chart of the company of interest and is
  displayed using the correct title of each company executive. The flow chart
  was not created using Inspiration software.  | 
  
   Student
  includes an organizational flow chart of the company of interest and is
  displayed using some of the correct title of each company executive. The flow
  chart was not created using Inspiration software.  | 
  
   Student
  does not includes\ an organizational flow chart of the company of interest
  and is displayed using the correct title of each company executive.   | 
 
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   F. Chemical Synopsis  | 
  
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   1.
  Basic Chemistry of Pollutants (including three molecules of interest)  | 
  
   Student
  includes a one page report (single space with 1Ó margins) on three chemicals
  that are common pollutants studied in class. All of the chemicals have MSDS
  information outlines and correct molecular geometry is displayed.    | 
  
   Student
  includes a one page report on three chemicals that are common pollutants
  studied in class. Two of the three of the chemicals have MSDS information
  outlines and correct molecular geometry is displayed.    | 
  
   Student
  includes a one page report on three chemicals that are common pollutants
  studied in class. One of the three of the chemicals has MSDS information
  outlines and correct molecular geometry is displayed.    | 
  
   Student
  includes a one page report on three chemicals that are common pollutants
  studied in class. No MSDS or molecular geometry information is displayed.  | 
  
   Student
  does not include a one page report on three chemicals that are common
  pollutants studied in class. No MSDS or molecular geometry information is
  displayed.  | 
 
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   2.
  Specific Chemical of Company  | 
  
   Student
  includes a two paragraph explanation (with references in APA form) of one chemical which the company of
  interest has been proven to release either in the air or water. Students must
  include the mode of transportation of the chemical and a possible   | 
  
   Student
  includes a one paragraph explanation (with references in APA form) of one chemical which the company of
  interest has been proven to release either in the air or water. Students must
  include the mode of transportation of the chemical and a possible  | 
  
   Student
  includes a one paragraph explanation (with references in APA form) of one chemical which the company of
  interest has been proven to release either in the air or water.   | 
  
   Student
  includes a one paragraph explanation (with references in APA form) of one chemical which the company of
  interest has been proven to release either in the air or water. The paragraph
  has significant grammatical issues and spelling mistakes.  | 
  
   Student
  does not include a one paragraph explanation (with references in APA form) of
  one chemical
  which the company of interest has been proven to release either in the air or
  water.   | 
 
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   3.
  Proposed Alternate Method  | 
  
   Student
  includes a two paragraph explanation of another method of releasing the
  chemical. Student can either develop an environmentally safe emission system
  or determine a safer chemical that can replace the pollutant.   | 
  
   Student
  includes a one paragraph explanation of another method of releasing the
  chemical. Student can either develop an environmentally safe emission system
  or determine a safer chemical that can replace the pollutant.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a two paragraph explanation of another method of releasing the
  chemical. Student poses another chemical that would also cause environmental
  problems, however, the student admits to the problems that the new chemical
  could have.   | 
  
   Student
  includes a two paragraph explanation of another method of releasing the
  chemical. Student poses another chemical that would also cause environmental
  problems.  | 
  
   Student
  does not include a two paragraph explanation of another method of releasing
  the chemical.  | 
 
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   G. Laboratory Reports  | 
  
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   1. Soil
  Spectrophotometry Lab  | 
  
   Student
  includes a well written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
  by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
  by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester.   | 
  
   Student
  includes a poorly written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester.   | 
  
   Student
  does not include a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each
  section as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at
  the beginning of the semester.   | 
 
| 
   2.
  Water Spectrophotometry Lab  | 
  
   Student
  includes a well written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
  by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
  by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a poorly written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester.  | 
  
   Student
  does not include a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each
  section as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at
  the beginning of the semester.  | 
 
| 
   3.
  Environmental Chemist Lab  | 
  
   Student
  includes a well written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
  by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
  by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a poorly written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester.  | 
  
   Student
  does not include a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each
  section as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at
  the beginning of the semester.  | 
 
| 
   4.
  Ethical Implications Lab  | 
  
   Student
  includes a well written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
  by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester. Student has pre-lab quiz and grade sheet attached
  by paperclip to the back of the laboratory report.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the beginning
  of the semester.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a poorly written, organized laboratory report including each section
  as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at the
  beginning of the semester.  | 
  
   Student
  does not include a fairly written, organized laboratory report including each
  section as outlines on the ÒLaboratory Report GuidelineÓ form distributed at
  the beginning of the semester.  | 
 
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   H. So What? Conclusion  | 
  
   Student
  includes a well written, all inclusive report of the results of the project
  and how the outcome of the literature search, company search and chemical
  information can better prepare a community for the presence of a Big Box
  Company in their neighborhood.   | 
  
   Student
  includes a well written summary of the results of the project and how the
  outcome of the literature search, company search and chemical information can
  better prepare a community for the presence of a Big Box Company in their
  neighborhood.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a well written summary of the results of the project and how the outcome
  of the literature search, company search and chemical information can better
  prepare a community for the presence of a Big Box Company in their
  neighborhood.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a poorly written summary of the results of the project and how the
  outcome of the literature search, company search and chemical information can
  better prepare a community for the presence of a Big Box Company in their
  neighborhood.  | 
  
   Student
  does not include a well written summary of the results of the project and how
  theoutcome of the literature search, company search and chemical information
  can better prepare a community for the presence of a Big Box Company in their
  neighborhood.  | 
 
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   I. Resources  | 
  
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   1. New
  Research Articles  | 
  
   Student
  includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 10+ new research articles
  included.   | 
  
   Student
  includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 6-10 new research articles
  included.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 2-6 new research articles
  included.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a bibliography in correct APA form with <2 new research articles
  included.  | 
  
   Student
  does not include a bibliography in correct APA form.  | 
 
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   2.
  Review Articles  | 
  
   Student
  includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 10+ review articles
  included.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 6-10 review articles
  included.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 2-6 review articles
  included.  | 
  
   Student
  includes a bibliography in correct APA form with 2-6 review articles
  included.  | 
  
   Student
  does not include a bibliography in correct APA form.  |