Two full pages at minimum. Essay on the legalities of Bio-prospecting and the tensions that arise between scientists and local communities over a crop.

In the past few weeks we have been discussing the process of “Bio-prospecting” through cinnamon, rubber, and guano. We have seen that there are various themes intersecting: market needs, systems of knowledge, industrialization, and sustainability.

The reading “Bitter Roots” has examined these points from medicinal plants from Africa to treat malaria and various other ailments. I want you to read the introduction and CHPS 3 or 5, and connect what you learn from there to study of one of the commodities we studied in class.

In this paper I am looking to see if you can describe bio-prospecting and the tensions that arise between scientists and local communities over a crop. The point is to show you have two notions of systems of knowledge at the center of problems. Essay must be two full pages at minimum and chicago style citations 12-font and Times New roman. I have attached the ” Bitter Roots” reading.

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Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

25.0 pts

Exceptional

Writing shows high degree of attention to logic and reasoning of points. Unity clearly leads the reader to the conclusion and stirs thought regarding the topic

20.0 pts

Above Average

Writing is coherent and logically organized with transitions used between ideas and paragraphs to create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is present.

18.0 pts

Average

Writing is coherent and logically organized. Some points remain misplaced and stray from the topic. Transitions evident but not used throughout essay.

15.0 pts

Below Average

Writing lacks logical organization. It shows some coherence but ideas lack unity. Serious errors.

10.0 pts

No Marks

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Content

25.0 pts

Exceptional

Content indicates synthesis of ideas, in- depth analysis and evidences original thought and support for the topic.

20.0 pts

Above Average

Content indicates original thinking and develops ideas with sufficient and firm evidence

18.0 pts

Average

Content indicates thinking and reasoning applied with original thought on a few ideas

15.0 pts

Below Average

Shows some connections and reasoning but most ideas are underdeveloped and unoriginal.

10.0 pts

No Marks

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Syntax

25.0 pts

Exceptional

Essay is free of distracting spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors; absent of fragments, comma splices, and run-ons.

20.0 pts

Above Average

Essay has few spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors allowing reader to follow ideas clearly. Very few fragments or run-ons.

18.0 pts

Average

Most spelling, punctuation, and grammar correct allowing reader to progress though essay. Some errors remain.

15.0 pts

Below Average

pelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors create distraction, making reading difficult; fragments, comma splices, run-ons evident. Errors are frequent.

10.0 pts

No Marks

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment of Ideas

25.0 pts

Exceptional

Main points well developed with high quality and quantity support. Reveals high degree of critical thinking

20.0 pts

Above Average

Main points well developed with quality supporting details and quantity. Critical thinking is weaved into points

18.0 pts

Average

Main points are present with limited detail and development. Some critical thinking is present.

15.0 pts

Below Average

Main points lack detailed development. Ideas are vague with little evidence of critical thinking

10.0 pts

No Marks

25.0 pts

Total Points: 100.0