A.  Paper is written in a creative manner.

4 - Consistently uses creative and original language in the paper.
3 - Frequently uses creative and original language in the paper.
2 - Sporadically uses creative and original language in the paper.
1 - Rarely, if ever, uses creative and original language in the paper.

B.  Paper is well written.

4 - The paper is completely free of grammatical errors and mechanical problems, contains accurate spelling, and is readable.
3 - The paper is mainly free of grammatical errors and mechanical problems, contains accurate spelling, and if fairly readable.
2 - The paper contains some grammatical errors and mechanical problems, contains some spelling errors, and is somewhat readable.
1 - The paper contains many grammatical errors and mechanical problems, contains frequent spelling errors, and is not readable.

C.  The summary is accurate and seeks accuracy.

4 - Contains highly detailed and accurate information about each ocean and shoreline environment.
3 - Contains detailed and accurate information about each ocean and shoreline environment.
2 - Contains somewhat detailed and somewhat accurate information about each ocean and shoreline environment.
1 - Does not contain detailed or accurate information about each ocean and shoreline environment.

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