Think about your own life, and the “scientific” inquiries that you’ve pursued. Can you think of examples where you have built on the knowledge of someone who came before you, and consciously taken it to the next step? Was this next step an improvement? Is there now a better understanding of this subject that you explored? Perhaps an activity you do is now more efficient, or you have created a better design? Write a paragraph about one or two of these experiences.
| Excellent | Above Average | Satisfactory | Below Average | |
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| Completion and Knowledge | The student shows a full understanding of the topic and thoroughly completed the assignment. | The student shows a good understanding of the topic and met most of the assignment requirements. | The student shows some knowledge of the topic and completed some of the assignment requirements. | The student does not seem to understand the topic and did not complete the assignment. |
