Case 2 – Probable Cause: Rubric (Entire Team): The probable causes of the elevated radon values.

Beginning

(1)

Developing

(2)

Accomplished

(3)

Exemplary

(4)

Connecting Observations with Exposure to Radon

The described observations are related to radon exposure.

Prior description and specific references are included.

Prior description and references come from multiple sources.

Prior description and multiple sources are used to corroborate each other.

Connecting Environmental Conditions with Exposure to Radon

Environmental Conditions are related to radon exposure.

Prior description and specific references are included.

Prior description and references come from multiple sources.

Prior description and multiple sources are used to corroborate each other.

Connecting Geographic Information with Exposure to Radon

Geographic information is related to radon exposure.

Prior description and maps are attached and/or referenced.

Prior description and geographic information is supplied beyond the maps included.

Prior description and geographic information is used with other sources to corroborate each other.

Connecting Data with Exposure to Radon

Data from sources is used to support radon exposure.

Prior description and data from multiple sources is used.

Prior description and includes data from outside the “Office” sources.

Prior description and sources are synthesized to corroborate each other.

Conclusion

A conclusion is submitted.

The conclusion uses information from the sections above.

Prior description and information summarized from all sections.

Prior description and information is synthesized into writing that is clear, coherent, and persuasive