Microbiology essay questions and answers

Microbiology Essay Questions

I. Level of Understanding/

Completeness of Answer Did you convey an

understanding of the lesson content?

Did you provide a complete answer to the

question?

0 There is no evidence of student understanding and does not answer the question.

1 - 23 There is evidence in the response that the student has some understanding. Student answers the question partially but not adequately.

24 - 35 There is evidence in the response that the student has a basic understanding of the question and answers adequately.

36 - 40 There is evidence in the response that the student has a full and complete understanding of the question. Student answers the question in an exemplary fashion.

II. Use of Examples and Supporting Details

Did you use relevant and inclusive examples to

demonstrate understanding of

content?

0 No examples or details are provided.

1 - 5 Minimal example(s) have been used and supporting details minimally effective.

6 - 8 Most of the concepts include example(s) and the supporting details are generally thorough.

9 - 10 Relevant and inclusive examples as well as supporting details that demonstrate an integration of concepts.

III. Critical Thinking and Application of

Information Is your application a detailed description of how the lesson content is relevant to your life?

0 No relevancy or application is included.

1 - 17 Brief description of how the concept relates to the student’s personal life (non-majors) or career (majors).

18 - 27 Nearly complete description of how the concept is or will be relevant and useful or applicable to the student’s personal life (non-majors) or career (majors).

28 - 30 A detailed description of how the concept is or will be relevant and useful or applicable to the student’s personal life (non-majors) or career (majors). The application reveals insight into the scientific principles.

IV. Organization Did you maintain a strong sense of purpose and organization?

0 Drifts completely in terms of purpose and organization to the point of disarray.

1 - 5 Strays in terms of purpose and organization to the point of distraction.

6 - 8 Is primarily presented in a purposeful and well- organized manner.

9 - 10 Maintains a strong sense of purpose and organization throughout.

V. Use of Accurate Scientific Terminology

Did you use scientific terminology correctly and concisely throughout your response?

0 The use of accurate scientific terminology is not present in the response or is used incorrectly.

1 - 5 Uses scientific terminology incorrectly at times, or in such as way as to not demonstrate an understanding of the material.

6 - 8 Uses scientific terminology correctly, demonstrating a basic understanding of the material and strengthening the response.

9 - 10 Uses scientific terminology correctly and concisely enhancing the response. The use of terms indicates a thorough understanding of the material.