Assignment Overview   Type: Individual Project  Unit:  Lab to analyze the effects of reproductive isolation.   Due Date:  Tue, 10/17/17  Grading Type: Numeric  Points Possible:   200   Points Earned:  0   Deliverable Length:  1 page  View objectives for this assignment       Go To:    

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Student Instructions

For each assignment, you will use the M.U.S.E. link to complete the lab. Access the M.U.S.E. by clicking on Learning Materials. 

In this lab, you will see the time progression of speciation to help  you write up a scientific paper that centers on the following: 

• What would happen if a species of lizard were suddenly split into 2  groups by a hurricane resulting in the isolation of a small group of  individuals on an island far from the mainland?   

Speciation 

Using the M.U.S.E. link, review the background information and animation to complete your report. 

Use the Lab 2 worksheet for assignment instructions.

Please submit your completed assignment.

  Grading Category Category Criteria Percentage and Points Possible  Purpose of Assignment and Content Development  Use of appropriate, relevant, and compelling content that expresses topic, main idea, and purpose.   

45% (90 of 200 points)

Organization, Grammar, and Presentation  Organized  and complete lab report/worksheet with all relevant information as  indicated and outlined on the worksheet.  Language clearly and  effectively communicates ideas and content relevant to the assignment.  

30% (60 of 200 points)

Critical Thinking  Demonstrates ability to analyze assumptions, evaluate evidence, complexities of issues, and alternatives.   

20% (40 of 200 points)

Information Literacy and Research Demonstrates  good selection and use of high quality, credible, and relevant sources  to develop ideas that are appropriate to the assignment.  Includes  correct in-text citations.  

5%  (10 of 200 points)

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