Why do you think it is important to understand the process of the scientific method even in our everyday lives?
The Scientific Method A+ Material
| Content and Development
60 Points |
Points Earned
60/60 |
| Additional Comments: | |
| All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. The paper includes the following:
* Approximately 350 words in length * Applies the steps of the scientific method to both the experiment from the Scientific Method activity and a real-life problem |
Great work describing the steps of the scientific method in real-life. Why do you think it is important to understand the process of the scientific method even in our everyday lives?
Great work providing two excellent examples of the scientific method. I especially like how you applied your own understanding of cars to help form a prediction and hypothesis for the car example.
My suggestion for improving this section would be including an introduction and conclusion highlighting the main ideas of your paper. |
| The content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. | |
| The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience.
* The steps of the scientific method are applied to the experiment from the Scientific Method activity and a real-life example. |
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| The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.
* The real-life example can be anything taken from an everyday occurrence, but it must be placed into the context of the scientific method. |
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| Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. | |
| The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. | |
| The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. | |
| Readability and Style
15 Points |
Points Earned
15/15 |
| Additional Comments: | |
| Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. | No major errors in this section. Well done! |
| The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. | |
| Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. | |
| Sentences are well constructed, strong, and varied. | |
| Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. | |
| Mechanics
15 Points |
Points Earned
14/15 |
| Additional Comments: | |
| The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page— is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements. | Overall, you did a nice job with your APA formatting. Two suggestions for improvement:
1) Please be sure to include an in-text citation (author, year) with each of your references. All college-level papers, even when using your personal experience, should also include some research to back up your main ideas. 2) Your margins were a bit large. I would recommend re-setting your margins. |
| Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. | |
| Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. | |
| Spelling is correct. | |
| Total
90 Points |
Points Earned
89/90 |
| Overall Comments:
You showed a great understanding of the steps of the scientific method as it applies to science as well as everyday life. Well done!
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