Calibrated Peer ReviewTM: Kerguelen Plateau, Southern Indian Ocean - Geologic History of A Large Igneous Province
Learning Goals
- Increase their knowledge and understanding of geological processes forming Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs), and document the geologic history of one such region.
- Write an essay summarizing the significance and geologic history of the Kerguelen Plateau Large Igneous Province, as revealed by Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) Legs 120 and 183.
Context for Use
Teaching Materials
Assignment Preview: A full version of the activity can be obtained by faculty after they register on the CPR site (more info) .
Teaching Notes and Tips
Information on Calibrated Peer Review and how to make use of it in your classroom can be found on this Starting Point Page: Calibrated Peer Review
Assessment
The student essays are evaluated using Calibrated Peer Review. Students read and grade a few sample papers, then read and grade some of their peers' papers, and finally re-read and evaluate their own writing.
References and Resources
Background information about the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) (more info)
Options for HTML Formatting of CPR text (more info) : This page explains how students can use simple HTML commands to format their CPR essay.
CPR Text Rating Guidelines (more info) : This file contains guidelines to help you students CPR essays.
