Question Description
APA FORMAT AND REFER TO GRADING RUBRIC
This week’s environmental controversy focuses on bottled water in terms of its health, safety, and financial issues. People disagree on whether government or private groups should be designated to promote healthier water. What is your position? Review the background information. Then using the references along with resources from your own research, write a 1-2 page response to the questions below. Remember to cite your sources using proper APA format.
Background Information
Critics of bottled water note that the products often contain dangerous bacteria and other contaminants. They argue that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to better regulate the contents of bottled water. Others argue that media watchdog groups and competition within the private sector, rather than more regulations, are the best solutions for improving the quality of bottled water.
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References |
Use these references to help answer the questions that follow. You may want to also search the Internet for additional resources.
Bottled water: More than just a story about sales growth; Stringent federal, state and industry standards help ensure safety, quality and good taste. (2007, April 9). PR Newswire. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from ProQuest Newsstand. (Document ID: 1251895191).
Link to article
Lisa Turner. (2001, December). Toxins on tap? Better Nutrition, 63(12), 48-50. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 90062665).
Link to article
Brown, J. (2008, May). Water pressure. Vegetarian Times,(358), 29-31,6. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1466274691).
Link to article
Krogstad, A. (2009, January). Purifying the business of selling water. E : the Environmental Magazine, 20(1), 10-11. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1626604811).
Link to article
Knopper, M. (2008, May). Bottled water backlash. E : the Environmental Magazine, 19(3), 36-39. Retrieved October 8, 2009, from Research Library. (Document ID: 1475949361).
Link to article
Questions
Based on what you have read, do you believe that pollution standards should be established for bottled water? What arguments most influenced your decision? How would you explain your position to someone who disagrees with you?
GRADING RUBRIC
| Novice | Competent | Proficient | New Column4 | New Column5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Question 1: do you believe that pollution standards should be established for bottled water? 16 POINTS |
Points:0 (0.00%) Student fails to fulfill the requirements of the assignment |
Points:4 (5.00%) Contains very basic information about the third question. Some parts of the assignment are complete. Assignment not submitted by Sunday midnight. |
Points:8 (10.00%) Contains some information about the third question but is vague in spots or misses key points. Most parts of the assignment are completed but lacking some details. Or, all parts of the assignment have been addressed but lacking details. submitted by Sunday midnight.5-9 points |
Points:12 (15.00%) Contains organized and clear information about most aspects of the third question. All or most key points are addressed. All parts of the assignment are complete. Assignment submitted by Sunday midnight.10/15 point |
Points:16 (20.00%) Contains detailed, organized and clear information about all aspects of the First question. All parts of the assignment are complete. Assignment submitted by Sunday midnight. Student goes above and beyond what is asked for 16/16 |
| Content Question 2: What arguments most influenced your decision? 16 POINTS |
Points:0 (0.00%) Student fails to fulfill the requirements of the assignment |
Points:4 (5.00%) Contains very basic information about the third question. Some parts of the assignment are complete. Assignment not submitted by Sunday midnight. |
Points:8 (10.00%) Contains some information about the third question but is vague in spots or misses key points. Most parts of the assignment are completed but lacking some details. Or, all parts of the assignment have been addressed but lacking details. submitted by Sunday midnight.5-9 points |
Points:12 (15.00%) Contains organized and clear information about most aspects of the third question. All or most key points are addressed. All parts of the assignment are complete. Assignment submitted by Sunday midnight.10/15 point |
Points:16 (20.00%) Contains detailed, organized and clear information about all aspects of the third question. All parts of the assignment are complete. Assignment submitted by Sunday midnight. Student goes above and beyond what is asked for. 16/16 |
| Content Question 3: How would you explain your position to someone who disagrees with you? 16 POINTS |
Points:0 (0.00%) Student fails to fulfill the requirements of the assignment |
Points:4 (5.00%) Contains very basic information about the second question. Some parts of the assignment are complete. Assignment not submitted by Sunday midnight. |
Points:8 (10.00%) Contains some information about the first question but is vague in spots or misses key points. Most parts of the assignment are completed but lacking some details. Or, all parts of the assignment have been addressed but lacking details. submitted by Sunday midnight. |
Points:12 (15.00%) Contains organized and clear information about most aspects of the first question. All or most key points are addressed. All parts of the assignment are complete. Assignment submitted by Sunday midnight.10-15 points |
Points:16 (20.00%) Contains detailed, organized and clear information about all aspects of the First question. All parts of the assignment are complete. Assignment submitted by Sunday midnight. Student goes above and beyond what is asked for 16/16 |
| Citations (APA format and intext citations 25 POINTS |
Points:0 (0.00%) Student voice is not present. Student does not cite sources using APA either intext or listed at end in APA format |
Points:5 (6.25%) Student cites sources using APA but with many errors. Student voice is not really present. Student does not cite sources using APA either intext or listed at end in APA format 2-10 |
Points:10 (12.50%) Student cites sources using APA but with several errors. Student voice is present in some parts of assignment but not in other parts. Also no intext citations showing where they used the references 11-19 |
Points:15 (18.75%) Student cites sources using APA but with minimal errors. Student voice is present. Intext citations for most of references but missing some of them 20-25 |
Points:20 (25.00%) Student cites sources using APA with no errors. intext citations showing where Student used the references and the references are listed at the end of the assignment. Student voice is very much present. 25 POINTS |
| Mechanics, spelling and grammar 15POINTS |
Points:0 (0.00%) Student voice is not present. Student does not cite sources using APA either intext or listed at end in APA format |
Points:3 (3.75%) Student voice is present but weak. Student t cites sources but not using APA either intext or listed at end in APA format |
Points:6 (7.50%) Student voice is present. Student does cite sources but not in using APA and no intext citations . listed at end in APA format |
Points:9 (11.25%) Student voice is present. Student does cite sources mainly using APA and no all in-text citations . listed at end in APA format |
Points:12 (15.00%) Student voice is present. Student does cite sources using APA and all in-text citations match citations. Reference all listed at end in APA format |
