MARYKNOLL COLLEGE OF PANABO, INC.

WEEK 1 – ACTIVITY 1
30 points
Name: Section:
Date submitted:

Instruction: Answer the 2 questions in essay form. Minimum of 5 sentences each and a maximum of 8.

1. What was your own hypothesis on the fate of the universe? Will the universe continue to expand or will
it eventually contract because of gravity?

2. Would you defy the teachings of your religion on the origin of it all for the sake of science? Justify.
 Criteria 5 4 3 2
Understandi Writing shows Writing shows strong, clear Writing shows Writing shows little or no
ng of unusual insight understanding adequate understanding of text
literature/ understanding understanding but may
texts be too general or
superficial
Organizatio Strong, interesting; Organized; clear Somewhat organized; Little attempt at
nal pattern clear beg/middle/end; clear thesis attempt at organization; lacks clear
beg/middle/end; that is marked on draft beg/middle/end; thesis beg/middle/ end; thesis
strong thesis that is is weak or unclear - lacking or inappropriate -
marked on draft not marked on draft not marked on draft

Language Very few (if any) Few errors; generally well Several errors; Numerous errors; appears
mechanics errors; very well proofread requires additional not to have been
proofread proofreading proofread
Timeliness Submitted BEFORE Submitted ON THE DAY Submitted 1 DAY Submitted 2 DAYS or
the submission date of the submission date AFTER the MORE AFTER the
submission date submission date

RUBRIC FOR GRADING:

NOTE:

EACH ITEM WILL BE GIVEN 20 POINTS IF PERFECTED, BUT THE TOTAL SCORE
WILL BE DIVIDED BY 2, WHICH WILL STILL GIVE YOU 20POINTS IN TOTAL.