Automobile-train accidents at railroad crossings are fairly common. Develop a 2-3 page paper that details how perceptual errors may be at fault. If you were in charge of improving public safety, what kinds of actions would you take to try to prevent these accidents?

Superior (20 – 16 points) The research question is clearly and precisely stated in the early part of the essay and is sharply focused, making it susceptible to effective treatment within the word limit. The approach used is well chosen and highly appropriate to the research question.

Good (15 – 11 points) The research question is stated in the early part of the essay but one of the following is missing or not completely developed: • The precise manner or the research question is not clearly and precisely stated • It is too broad in scope to be treated effectively within the word limit. • The approach used is generally appropriate to the research question.

Needs Improvement (10 – 6 points) The research question is stated in the early part of the essay but BOTH of the following are missing: • The precise manner or the research question is not clearly and precisely stated • It is too broad in scope to be treated effectively within the word limit. • The approach used is generally inappropriate to the research question.

Does Not Meet Standards (5 – 0 points) The research question is not stated in the early part of the essay or does not lend itself to systematic investigation in the context of an extended essay. The approach used is completely inappropriate to the research question.

Superior (20 – 16 points) The approach used is well chosen and highly appropriate to the research question.

Good (15 – 11 points) The approach used is generally appropriate to the research question.

Needs Improvement (10 – 6 points) The approach used is generally inappropriate to the research question.

Does Not Meet Standards (5 – 0 points) The approach used is completely inappropriate to the research question.

Superior (20 – 16 points) A convincing argument, which addresses the research question, is well developed, well organized and clearly expressed. Where an evaluation is appropriate, it is fully substantiated.

Good (15 – 11 points) An argument which addresses the research question is competently developed. Where an evaluation is appropriate, some attempt has been made to substantiate it.

Needs Improvement (10 – 6 points) An argument is developed which addresses the research question but which is incomplete. Where an evaluation is appropriate, it is likely to be subjective, with little attempt at substantiation.

Does Not Meet Standards (5 – 0 points) There is a limited or superficial attempt to formulate an argument relevant to the research question, or there is no argument relevant to the research question.

Superior (20 – 16 points) A strong conclusion is clearly stated, is relevant to the research question and is consistent with the argument or explanation presented in the essay. Where appropriate, the conclusion clearly indicates unresolved questions and new questions that have emerged from the research.

Good (15 – 11 points) A conclusion is clearly stated, is relevant to the research question and is consistent with the argument or explanation presented in the essay.

Needs Improvement (10 – 6 points) Some conclusion is attempted which is consistent with the argument presented in the essay.

Does Not Meet Standards (5 – 0 points)Little or no attempt has been made to provide a conclusion which is consistent with the argument presented in the essay.

No revision needed (5 points) APA style is used properly throughout the document

Some isolated revision needed (4 – 3 points) Typical APA errors are present

Moderate revision needed in some areas (2 – 1 points) APA style is used but inconsistently

Substantial revision needed (0 points) No evidence of APA style awareness

No revision needed (5 points) No grammatical errors are present and docum