Optional Writing Assignment
Fall
2010
The
score earned on this assignment can be substituted for a lower exam score. If the score
earned on this assignment is lower than any of the exam scores,
it will not count.
ASSIGNMENT:
Choose 3 body
systems, and explain how they work individually and together to maintain
homeostasis in the animal body, and how this contributes to the health
of the animal.
Don’t just
regurgitate the “nuts and bolts” of each system. Explain the
relationship between homeostasis and the health of the animal, and how
the selected body systems work individually and interactively to promote
them.
DEADLINE:
5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Papers will not be accepted after this
deadline. Note: Papers can be sent to the instructor via e-mail. A
return e-mail will be sent confirming receipt of the paper. Only papers
received by the instructor by the above deadline will count.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Typed, printed
out from a computer, or sent via e-mail
Single-spaced
~1 inch margins
GRADING:
The assignment
will be evaluated holistically on the basis of completeness, accuracy,
clarity, organization, neatness, grammar and spelling. Scores will be
earned according to this scale:
A
= 96 points: An outstanding paper that clearly
explains what homeostasis is, how it contributes to animal health
and how these three body systems work individually and together to
maintain the health of the animal. The paper demonstrates a
clear, well thought out understanding of the selected body systems,
how they function and interact to maintain homeostasis, and how
that contributes to the ongoing health of the animal.
B = 86 points: A very good
paper that contains most of what a reader needs to grasp the basic
concept of what homeostasis is, how it affects the health of the
animal, and how these body systems contribute to it. All the parts
of the paper are present but they are not tied up into a nice,
clearly explained bundle for the reader.
C = 76 points: An okay
paper that shows evidence of understanding how these body systems
contribute to homeostasis and health. No major inaccuracies
are present, but explanations are not clear and complete.
D = 66 points: A barely adequate
paper with partial and/or not completely accurate explanations.
F = 0 points: An unacceptable
paper.
