Assignment: Science of Geology

You have been tasked with creating a brochure on geology to hand out at a high school career day event. The goal is to inform students what geology is, what types of careers geologists use and why they need a good foundation in science if they want to be a geologist.

Basic Requirements (assignment criteria):

Prepare a brochure or flyer that clearly and accurately informs the students about the field of geology. The brochure of flyer should include:

  • An introduction with a clear understanding and definition of geology
  • A section describing what geologists can do or the various fields (at least 3) geologists can be a part of
  • Conclude with a discussion as to why a solid understanding of science and the scientific method is needed

Be creative with your brochure. You can use the following formats: Word, PDF, PPT or Publisher files.

Make sure you cite and reference any sources that you use. Remember to not only list references but cite WITHIN the text itself.

Criteria
Ratings
Pts

Section on geologists careers included
Complete description, all components present

5.0 pts

Incomplete description, missing one or two components.

4.0 pts

More than 2 components missing.

0.0 pts

5.0 pts
Careers include at 3 different areas geologists can specialize in
Includes 3 or more careers choices.

5.0 pts

Includes 2 career choices

4.0 pts

Includes less than 2 career choices

0.0 pts

5.0 pts
Section discussing the importance of science in geology
Discussion is thorough and clearly makes the connect between geology and a solid background in science.

5.0 pts

Discussion makes some connections but is not thorough in explanation.

4.0 pts

Discussion is lacks clearly connect between geology and a solid background in science.

0.0 pts

5.0 pts
Creativity of design
Design is original, clear, easy to read and colorful.

5.0 pts

Design is lacking in originality, not easy to read.

4.0 pts

Design is generic with little information and detail.

0.0 pts

5.0 pts
Any and all references cited within the text and listed
All references cited within the text and listed as references.

5.0 pts

References are not cited within the text but are listed as references.

4.0 pts

References are not cited within the text and are not listed as references.

0.0 pts

5.0 pts

Geology

Define geology as a science and understand the basic methods of science used in geology and related scientific disciplines

threshold: 0.0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations

0.0 pts

Exceeds Expectations

0.0 pts

Meets Expectations

0.0 pts

0.0 pts
Total Points: 25.0

 

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