) Bio. 321 Manuscript Grading Guidelines (Note: We reserve the right to modify this) Introduction Grading Rubric Points Possible Grade 10 Component Development of Big Picture/Importance Background of the problem 10 Statement of the general problem 10 Background on both factors 20 Background/emphasis on Interaction 10 Listing of specific objectives/hypotheses 20 20 Use of appropriate number/quality 10 of citations Quality Score* Total 10 100 *Quality Score - Each section has a 'quality score' that rates the success of the writer at accomplishing the goals of that section in good scientific prose. The editor has the discretion to make quality judgements here that fall outside the stated categories. COMMENTS: Focus

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