Biology 116: Spring 2002 Essay Evaluation Assignment

Extra Credit Essay Evaluation Form

• tightly-written
• essay on a peculiar topic with molecular genetic underpinnings.
• approved topic chosen OR approval obtained for other topic
• imaginative
• original
• carefully organized
• informed by original sources
• clear & concise
• thorough
• enjoyable to read
• very low "filler" to substance ratio
• genetics content
• aimed to an audience of geneticists
• indications of plagiarism
• carefully acknowledgements made

• non-Internet sources including several primary articles in the field of molecular genetics
• careful notes taken on these articles
• topic and ideas discussed with at least three people
• essay outlined
• essay with figures proofread and critiqued by at least two people before submission.
  • ll major essay objectives (above) are checked and areas for improvement noted.
  • all specifications (below) are checked and areas for improvement noted.
  • names & signatures of all readers should be written on the draft reviewed.
• essay revised and rewriten until essay is very good.
• final draft of your essay submitted by November 22
• resubmit, if necessary, the revised final draft by November 24, by noon

Final Composition and Formatting Specifications

• word-processed, single spaced, 1 inch margins, 10 point "Times" font with dark black ink.
• title and subheadings in bold font.
• 2-4 pages, excluding references and figures.
• 2-4 high-quality figures with detailed legends that you have written (not just quoted).
  • attention to aesthetics: well-reproduced - clear, crisp, and properly sized.
  • digitally incorporated, photocopied onto paper, or neatly pasted [not taped or stapled].
• your name above "Bio 116 Fall 99" in upper right corner of each page (in the header).
• page number in the center of the bottom of the page (in the footer).
• free of spelling, spacing or capitalization mistakes.
• free of grammatical mistakes.
• no single lines left stranded at top or bottom of page.
• heavy weight unlined paper (20 lb. bond or laser paper).
• no cover page, no plastic cover, no folder.
• stapled in upper left corner.

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