Comparing Samples

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Outlines main conditions and processes that underpin the theory of evolution by natural selection 2 Annotation 2
Constructs concise and logical argument based on deductive reasoning

1 Annotation 1
Lists important events in Darwin’s career relevant to development of his theory 2 Annotation 2
Includes first written but unpublished formulation of Darwin’s ideas 3 Annotation 3
Recognises contributions of Darwin’s competitor and collaborator Alfred Wallace 4 Annotation 4
States key event that first publicised the idea of evolution by natural aelection among scientific community 5 Annotation 5
Lists key publication that explains evolution by natural selection 6 Annotation 6
Acknowledges public controversy following Darwin’s publication 7 Annotation 7
Lists scientific discoveries that provide basis for modern theory of evolution

1 Annotation 1
Selects specific technological advancement that was crucial in providing evidence for theory of evolution on a molecular level 2 Annotation 2
Explains how selected technology works 3 Annotation 3
Explains how selected technology was used to provide evidence for theory of evolution

1 Annotation 1
Selects a competitor and collaborator of Charles Darwin 2 Annotation 2
Describes how Alfred Wallace’s influence on Charles Darwin contributed to development of modern theory of evolution

1 Annotation 1
Explains how fossils provide evidence in support of theory of evolution 2 Annotation 2
Describes two methods used to gather data on age of fossils 3 Annotation 3
Gives illustrated example of how evolution of a species can be derived from two types of fossil records 4 Annotation 4
Links physical appearance of fossils to species’ behaviour and environment at different stages of evolution

1 Annotation 1
Constructs evidence-based argument in support of evolution by natural selection 2 Annotation 2
Lists examples from microbiology that provide direct evidence for evolution by natural selection 3 Annotation 3
Presents further examples providing indirect evidence for evolution by natural selection

1 Annotation 1
Reflects on merits of two different sources used to research the topic

1 Annotation 1
Outlines main conditions and processes that underpin the theory of evolution by natural selection

1 Annotation 1
Includes publication of alternative theory of evolution that was most influential prior to Charles Darwin’s ideas 2 Annotation 2
Lists important events in Darwin’s career relevant to development of his theory 3 Annotation 3
Includes first written but unpublished formulation of Darwin’s ideas 4 Annotation 4
Lists key publication that explains evolution by natural selection 5 Annotation 5
Lists scientific discoveries that provide basis for modern theory of evolution

1 Annotation 1
Gives example of technological advancement that plays important role in providing evidence for theory of evolution

1 Annotation 1
Selects influential scientist predating Charles Darwin who worked in different but related field of science 2 Annotation 2
Makes a claim that establishes possible influence of James Hutton’s work on Darwin’s ideas about evolution

1 Annotation 1
Describes in general terms how fossils provide evidence for evolution of a species 2 Annotation 2
Gives specific example of how a fossil provides evidence for evolution of a species

1 Annotation 1
Constructs evidence-based argument in support of evolution by natural selection 2 Annotation 2
Explains, using example, how selected evidence supports evolution by natural selection 3 Annotation 3
Presents further examples providing indirect evidence for evolution by natural selection based on inference

1 Annotation 1
Presents list of sources used to research the topic 2 Annotation 2
Evaluates quality and reliability of two sources, includes analysis of potential bias

1 Annotation 1
Outlines main conditions and processes that underpin the theory of evolution by natural selection 2 Annotation 2
Constructs concise and logical argument based on deductive reasoning

1 Annotation 1
Lists important events in Darwin’s career relevant to development of his theory 2 Annotation 2
Includes first written but unpublished formulation of Darwin’s ideas 3 Annotation 3
Recognises contributions of Darwin’s competitor and collaborator Alfred Wallace 4 Annotation 4
States key event that first publicised the idea of evolution by natural aelection among scientific community 5 Annotation 5
Lists key publication that explains evolution by natural selection 6 Annotation 6
Acknowledges public controversy following Darwin’s publication 7 Annotation 7
Lists scientific discoveries that provide basis for modern theory of evolution

1 Annotation 1
Selects specific technological advancement that was crucial in providing evidence for theory of evolution on a molecular level 2 Annotation 2
Explains how selected technology works 3 Annotation 3
Explains how selected technology was used to provide evidence for theory of evolution

1 Annotation 1
Selects a competitor and collaborator of Charles Darwin 2 Annotation 2
Describes how Alfred Wallace’s influence on Charles Darwin contributed to development of modern theory of evolution

1 Annotation 1
Explains how fossils provide evidence in support of theory of evolution 2 Annotation 2
Describes two methods used to gather data on age of fossils 3 Annotation 3
Gives illustrated example of how evolution of a species can be derived from two types of fossil records 4 Annotation 4
Links physical appearance of fossils to species’ behaviour and environment at different stages of evolution

1 Annotation 1
Constructs evidence-based argument in support of evolution by natural selection 2 Annotation 2
Lists examples from microbiology that provide direct evidence for evolution by natural selection 3 Annotation 3
Presents further examples providing indirect evidence for evolution by natural selection

1 Annotation 1
Reflects on merits of two different sources used to research the topic