Rainforest Ecosystem: Keystone, Invasive, and Endangered Species

Pick a biome and ecosystem and create a 500-700 word essay addressing the following:
Refer to the infographic provided and chose a biome to describe with an example ecosystem.
Provide one example of a keystone species found in the biome/ecosystem. Why is this keystone species important to the biome/ecosystem? What defines it as a keystone species?
Provide an example of an invasive species found in the biome/ecosystem. What are some of the negative impacts this invasive species has on the ecosystem? What is being done to mitigate impacts?
Provide one example of an endangered species found in the biome/ecosystem. Briefly discuss the causes of the decline in the species and what is being done to help.
Please include at least 3 academic sources and make sure all sources are cited in your essay.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Describe the Biome/Ecosystem
10 points
Criteria Description
Describe the Biome/Ecosystem
5. Target
10 points
Information about the biome/ecosystem is accurate, appropriate, detailed, cited, and integrated effectively while demonstrating critical thinking.
4. Acceptable
8.5 points
Information about the biome/ecosystem is accurate, appropriate, and integrated effectively but not cited or detailed enough.
3. Approaching
7.5 points
Some effort has been demonstrated in describing the biome/ecosystem but missing a key component such as climate, vegetation, geography or is not accurate
2. Insufficient
6.5 points
Some effort has been demonstrated in describing the biome/ecosystem but details are not specific or details are cited
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Information is omitted or too vague
collapse Describe the Keystone Species assessment
Describe the Keystone Species
10 points
Criteria Description
Describe the Keystone Species
5. Target
10 points
Information about the keystone species is accurate, appropriate, detailed, cited, and integrated effectively while demonstrating critical thinking.
4. Acceptable
8.5 points
An example of the keystone species is provided with at least 1 reason to justify it being the keystone species with a citation that are accurate
3. Approaching
7.5 points
An example of the keystone species is provided with one reason but details are not cited
2. Insufficient
6.5 points
An example of the keystone species is provided but unclear how/why it is the keystone species or details are not cited
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Information is omitted or too vague
collapse Describe the Invasive Species assessment
Describe the Invasive Species
15 points
Criteria Description
Describe the Invasive Species
5. Target
15 points
Information about the invasive species is accurate, appropriate, detailed, cited, and integrated effectively while demonstrating critical thinking.
4. Acceptable
12.75 points
An example of the invasive species is provided with at least 1 reason to justify it being the invasive species with a citation that are accurate
3. Approaching
11.25 points
An example of the invasive species is provided with one reason but details are not cited
2. Insufficient
9.75 points
An example of the invasive species is provided but unclear how/why it is an invasive species or details are not cited
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Information is omitted or too vague
collapse Describe the Endangered Species assessment
Describe the Endangered Species
15 points
Criteria Description
Describe the Endangered Species
5. Target
15 points
Information about the endangered species is accurate, appropriate, detailed, cited, and integrated effectively while demonstrating critical thinking.
4. Acceptable
12.75 points
An example of an endangered species is provided with at least 2 reasons to justify it being the endangered species with a citation that are accurate
3. Approaching
11.25 points
An example of an endangered species is provided with one reason but details are not cited
2. Insufficient
9.75 points
An example of an endangered species is provided but unclear how/why it is an endangered species
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Information is omitted or too vague
collapse Thesis, Position, or Purpose assessment
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
15 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
15 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable
12.75 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.
3. Approaching
11.25 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
2. Insufficient
9.75 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.
collapse Argument Logic and Construction assessment
Argument Logic and Construction
10 points
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
5. Target
10 points
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Acceptable
8.5 points
Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
3. Approaching
7.5 points
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
2. Insufficient
6.5 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses non-credible sources.
collapse Paper Format assessment
Paper Format
5 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level.
5. Target
5 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Acceptable
4.25 points
Appropriate template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Approaching
3.75 points
Appropriate template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
2. Insufficient
3.25 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
collapse Research Citations assessment
Research Citations
10 points
Criteria Description
Uses in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment.
5. Target
10 points
In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
4. Acceptable
8.5 points
Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and APA style is usually correct.
3. Approaching
7.5 points
Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.
2. Insufficient
6.5 points
Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No reference page is included. No citations are used.
collapse Documentation assessment
Documentation
10 points
Criteria Description
Documents sources using, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target
10 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Acceptable
8.5 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. Approaching
7.5 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. Insufficient
6.5 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.