Select a geographic area (locally or within your national park) and write a paper that identifies areas that are composed of sedimentary rock. Describe any economic value that may exist, and discuss how the sedimentary rock is connected to the geological history of the area.
PHY 205 Sedimentary Rock Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
Select a geographic area (locally or within your national park) and write a 2–3-page paper that identifies areas that are composed of sedimentary rock. Describe any economic value that may exist, and discuss how the sedimentary rock is connected to the geological history of the area.
Guidelines for Submission: The short paper must follow these formatting guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and discipline-appropriate citations. Incorporate at least one scholarly resource. Page length requirements: 2–3 pages.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Main Elements Includes all of the main elements and requirements and cites multiple examples to illustrate each element
Includes most of the main elements and requirements and cites many examples to illustrate each element
Includes some of the main elements and requirements
Does not include any of the main elements and requirements
25
Economic Value Provides an in-depth discussion of the economic impacts of the sedimentary rock in the area
Provides a detailed discussion of the economic impacts of the sedimentary rock in the area
Provides a general discussion of the economic impact of the sedimentary rock in the area
Does not provide any information about the economic impact of the sedimentary rock in the area
25
Geological History Provides a detailed discussion of the impact of a specific geologic time to the development of sedimentary rock of the area
Provides a general discussion of the impact of geologic time to the development of the sedimentary rocks of the area
Briefly discusses the impact of the general geologic timescale to the development of the sedimentary rocks of the area
Does not discuss the impact of the geological history to the development of the sedimentary rocks of the area
25
Research Incorporates 2-4 scholarly resources effectively that reflect depth and breadth of research
Incorporates 1-2 scholarly resources effectively that reflect depth and breadth of research
Incorporates 1 scholarly resource that reflects depth and breadth of research
Does not incorporate scholarly resources that reflect depth and breadth of research
15
Writing (Mechanics/Citations)
No errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations
Minor errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations
Some errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations
Major errors related to organization, grammar and style, and citations
10
Earned Total 100%