Format of Paper

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Points

1. Punctuation and spelling are accurate.

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2. All paper sections are included and include the appropriate content.

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3. Figures are numbered, clearly annotated, referred to in the text, and have informative captions. (Credit is reduced for using too many figures).

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4. Figures are organized in the order that they are referred to in the text.

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1. Complete and concise summary of paper, including conclusions.

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1. The topic of investigation is easy to identify.

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2. A clear, solvable problem is posed, based on an accurate understanding of the theory of plate tectonics, and the inquiryassignment.

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3. Adequate country background information is included.

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1. Methods of data collection are described.

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2. Sources and accuracy of the data are discussed.

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3. Data is accurately referenced.

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1. Each observation is clearly supported by figures that show data and location of data when appropriate.

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2. Data and data representations are described in the text.

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3. Multiple data sources are used, when appropriate, to identify geological features.

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4. Relationships among observations are made clear.

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5. Observations include quantitative information.

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1. Each interpretation is supported by one or more observations and follows logically from the data.

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2. A clear figure is included that describes the model, or theory that your investigation is attempting to support (must be student-drawn).

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3. The problem, model, and supporting data are clearly connected throughout the text and figures.

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4. The model figures clearly depict the correspondence between the observations and the model. (Data or observations are shown on the model sketches and clearly indicate the correspondence between data and model features.)

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5. A clear distinction is made between portions of the model that are supported by data from this investigation, portions supported by other references or background knowledge, and those that are supported by neither this investigation or other references.

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1. Discussion clearly illustrates the broader aspects of plate tectonics theory that apply to the investigation. Irrelevant content here will result in a lower score.

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1. Major findings are summarized with reference to observations and interpretations that support these findings.

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2. Implications for further research are addressed.

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1. References are cited in correct format.

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2. Data and others’ work are adequately referenced throughout the paper.

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