Course Project: Scientific Summary Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to

Course Project: Scientific Summary

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and Organization

Demonstrate proper spelling.
Show proper organizational flow from one paragraph to the next using the outline provided
Provide proper references using APA style
Formulate citations within the text using APA style
Utilize appropriate legend references and descriptions for all images and figures provided in text.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle and Abstract

Includes the animals and physiologic systems chosen, provide a discussion of at least one extinct animal, a dog, and one modern-day animal.
Summarizes the course project in the abstract

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction

Identifies the anatomic regions of a dog and one other animal that is not extinct. Using more than two is acceptable. The same anatomic region should be discussed for each.

Identify the same anatomic region of an extinct animal that will be discussed.

Describe the function of the chosen anatomical region for each nonextinct animal.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of the Anatomic Structures Chosen

Describe the features of the anatomic systems of the chosen anatomic region. This should include the integument, major bones, major muscles, naming joints if applicable, major blood vessels and nerves that compose this structure.

State if any of the above structures are not present in the anatomic regions being discussed.

Expand the evolutionary history provided to help determine how chosen animals may or not be related to each other.

Describe if the structures discussed convey a specific unique adaptation for that animal.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComparison of Similarities of Anatomical Structure

Blend the descriptions provided in the previous section.

Note similarities in structure and function.

Specifically characterizes the common morphologies of the animals chosen.

How do these specific morphologies allow a specific animal to interact with their environment?

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion of Differences between the Cosen Anatomical Systems

Describe all significant differences.
These differences should include size and morphology of bones, muscles, blood vessels and other components of the chosen anatomic region

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLink the Similarities and Differences of Anatomical Structure with Function

Delineate specific relationships of anatomical structure with function of the chosen anatomic region.

Examples of these relationships may include physical activities such as running or flight or it may include essential physiological functions such as digestion or cardiovascular activity.

Describe how the specific anatomy affects the function of the chosen system.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

Summarize the paper.

Describe why the animals in this paper were chosen.

10 pts

Total Points: 100

Course Project: Scientific Summary