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Biology Writing Requirements


Meeting Rigor & Relevance Requirements in
Science
Pre-AICE Biology & Biology I Honors
Educate for
Course Description ;
EOC
Practicing Science Literacy
 | Science Journals |
 | Write summary of current event using PSL sheet
pdf /
word
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 | If you are writing a summary based on an online article,
please print out article and staple to PSL sheet. |
Book Reports: Biology Reading List
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 | Choose a science related book for 1st/2nd semester reading
requirement |
 | Check out book from a library or purchase
 | Only approved books |
 | You may choose a book that is not on the list, but it must not be a
book you are reading, or have already read, for another class |
 | 150 pages or more |
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 | Written report
 | Written in APA format: 3-5 pages of content
(main body) |
 | Papers should include four
major sections: the Title Page (1), Abstract
(1),
Main Body (3-5), and References (1)
for a total of 6 to 8 pages. Pictures do not
count toward main body requirement of 3 to 5
pages. |
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 | Oral book report
 | Follow grading
rubric |
 | State title and author of book |
 | Photo copy of book cover to show during oral
report (may also be displayed in a PowerPoint) |
 | Tell about characters, main story line, important scenes,
why others should read book |
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 | Due: __ |
OpenOffice
free download (if you don't have Microsoft Office)
Research Report (2 per school year)
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5 page (content) typed report on a science related topic
(approved topics only). pdf
docx
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Science journals
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Papers should include four
major sections: the Title Page (1), Abstract
(1),
Main Body (5), and References (1),
for a total of 8 pages.
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Use your own words-
plagiarism will cause your paper to
be rejected. It's okay to use someone's exact words if you
quote them, "____________" and
cite source.
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All sources in the works cited should be cited within
the content of your paper.
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Example:
This methodology
stands in agreement with Stewart et al. who states, “ A science education
should do more than instruct students with respect to the conclusions reached by
scientists…science education should encourage students to develop both
understandings about science as an intellectual activity and understandings of
the products of science” (1992).
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Report
must contain works cited/resource page with at least 5 different sources; Wikipedia
does not count. APA format. Use works cited/resources in alphabetical
order, example: Sample APA format.
Online example
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Sample entry based on example above:
Stewart, J., Hafner, R., Johnson, S., & Finkel, E. (1992). Science as model building: computers and high-school
genetics. Educational Psychologist, 27(3), 317–336.
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Typed, double spaced, 1 inch margins, Times New Roman
or Arial,
10 or 12 point font. |
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Proof
read and use spell
check prior to printing. |
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Follow APA format (title page,
abstract, 5 pages of content/main body,
references) Sample APA format
(good one to print and keep in notebook)
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Rubric will be used to grade paper.
2nd semester will
be presented in a PowerPoint format |
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Due: #1 ______
Grading rubric
; #2 _______
Grading rubric
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2nd semester will
be presented in a PowerPoint format to the
class. Students will need to bring their
presentation to class on a flash drive for
submission at least one
full day prior to presenting.
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Common mistakes found in student research
papers:
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Improper spacing and/or font size
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Not citing quotations properly or at all
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Resources are not referenced within text
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You should type the
sentence and then use author and date, i.e. (Adams,
2009).
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If author's name is already
mentioned within the sentence then date is
included in parenthesis, i.e. (2009) in the
sentence.
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Many threw in web addresses… not correct
format.
See above.
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If it’s not common knowledge, cite it.
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Majority of writing not in students own
words
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copy & paste without citing properly
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Research was written in 1st person, should
be written in 3rd person
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Research paper should not contain personal
opinions, only factual material based on evidence from research
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Too many photos; photos cannot replace text
requirement
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Too short; does not meet page requirement
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Resource page contained nothing more than
web addresses, or citations not in alpha order
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Not following APA Format
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Typed Lab Reports
 | Typed lab reports for formal labs using the complete
format of scientific method. |
 | Font: 10 to 12 pt only. Please use an easy to read
font (i.e. Calibri, Times New Roman, or Ariel). |
 | Do not use slang in your reports. Write using correct verbiage and
punctuation. |
 | Proof read and always use
SPELL CHECK before printing! |
Special Assignments and/or Projects
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Honors portfolio/writing assignments will be posted on
the daily assignment page with
instructions and due dates. |
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See below for details |
Final Student Portfolio
**Students
turn in their
Interactive Notebooks (INB) at the end of the school year for the portfolio
requirement. Student must maintain the table of contents for
each unit and make sure first and second semester INB is complete
works without missing pages. INB will be graded using a rubric.
Coloring Book/Reference Workbooks
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ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
Please include your name and period in all correspondence.
Last
modified:
December 08, 2011
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