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Unit 2 Reflective Essay

Unit 2 Reflective Essay

Q A formal paper of at least 6 pages in two main sections: • First section with at least 3 pages: Describe what stood out in Weiner's book and why. What insight did you draw from this material, and how might it affect your perspective? • Second section with at least 3 more pages: Describe how Tudge’s and Weiner's books relate to each other. What added insight do you assimilate from both when taken together? What do they tell you? Cite where appropriate in APA style and include a proper APA reference list at the end. Rubric Reflective Essay Rubric Reflective Essay Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus of Essay 60 to >51.96 pts Advanced The student responded thoroughly to the identified topic and employed a consistent thesis throughout the essay 51.96 to >44.04 pts Proficient The student responded adequately to the identified topic and employed a thesis throughout most of the essay 44.04 to >36.0 pts Needs Improvement The student somewhat responded to the identified topic and employed a thesis in several parts of the essay 36 to >0 pts Poor The student did not respond to the identified topic or employ a thesis throughout the essay 60 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence 20 to >17.33 pts Advanced The student incorporated sources where appropriate, and the sources are relevant to the argument 17.33 to >14.67 pts Proficient The student incorporated sources where appropriate, and the sources are mostly relevant to the argument 14.67 to >12.0 pts Needs Improvement The student incorporated sources where appropriate, but the sources are only somewhat relevant to the argument 12 to >0 pts Poor The student failed to incorporated sources where appropriate, or the sources are irrelevant to the argument 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style and Quality 10 to >8.67 pts Advanced The essay had no errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style 8.67 to >7.33 pts Proficient The essay had a few errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style 7.33 to >6.0 pts Needs Improvement The essay had several errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style 6 to >0 pts Poor The essay had many errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, spelling, or APA style 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength 10 to >8.67 pts Advanced The student met the length requirement 8.67 to >7.33 pts Proficient The essay was slightly longer or shorter than the length requirement 7.33 to >6.0 pts Needs Improvement The essay was much longer or shorter than the length requirement 6 to >0 pts Poor The student did not meet the length requirement 10 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext Need additional Help

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The book ‘The Beak of the Finch’ written by Jonathan Weiner, has an astounding narrative of Charles Darwin’s days in the Galapagos Islands. It has twenty chapters sub-divided into three parts (Weiner, 1995). A captivating story about Peter or Rosemary Grant opens the chapter. Although 1991 was a year of newly gained modernity, it seems like a very long time ago given the current situation. This portion provides a premise to the entire book, which is the story of a small bird called a finch living on the island of Daphne Major. Weiner has beautifully laid down the inspiration for the book, which is taken from Darwin, his biological experiments,