In a short (five to six paragraphs) essay, discuss the effects of impacts on the terrestrial and non-terrestrial bodies in the Solar System. What does the evidence of impacts tell us about the history of the Solar System? Make sure you clearly cite your reference sources.
Be sure to review the assignment rubric carefully before you start.
Objective
Exceeds
Expectations
Meets
Expectations
Approaches Expectations
Does Not Meet Expectations
To support reflections on content (grade
weight: 50%)
Reflected on the discussion question in detail by drawing on and synthesizing course content and other resources. Demonstrated an accurate understanding of course content
Reflected on the discussion question by drawing on course content. Demonstrated an understanding of course content
Did not adequately reflect on the discussion question OR did not relate posts to course content. May have contained inaccuracies.
Posted without addressing the
discussion question.
References and citations (10%)
Provided in-text citations that included quotation marks for all direct quotes. Included references for all sources used. All were valid scientific sources.
Provided in-text citations that included quotation marks for all direct quotes. Included references for most sources used. All were valid scientific sources.
Provided in-text citations that included quotation marks for some direct quotes. Included some references for sources used. Most were valid scientific sources.
Did not provide in-text citations for direct quotes. Did not list sources used. Most were not from valid scientific sources.
To engage in the online learning community and extend the online conversation (20%)
Posted many substantive responses to other learners and the instructional team. Responses showed an effort to
stimulate further discussion by asking and/or investigating follow-up questions.
Posted several substantive responses to other learners and the instructional team.
Posted a limited number of substantive responses to other learners and the instructional team.
Posted no substantive responses to other learners and the instructional team. The responses did not engage the material or did not stimulate further discussion.
To participate in the online learning community with a sustained presence (20%)
Posted in the first week with a continued, consistent, presence throughout the two weeks.
Made an initial post within the first week of the discussion AND made posts in both weeks.
Participation was confined to the first OR second week of the discussion.
Participation was confined to a single day OR participation was limited.
