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Science Fair Research Paper 
Dr. Tina Gibson High School Science Fair Research Paper
Rubric Code: HX6CC67
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Above Expectation

8 pts

Meets Expectation

6 pts

Approaching Expectation

4 pts

Below Expectation

2 pts

Cover Page
5 %

Paper written in MLA format, 12 font, Arial, double space

Above Expectation

Title page includes: title
student's name, my name and the date; centered mid-page. Arial, 12 font.
Meets Expectation

Title page is missing one of the following: title
student's name, my name and the date; centered mid-page. Arial, 12 font.
Approaching Expectation

Title page is missing two of the following: title
student's name, my name and the date; centered mid-page. Arial, 12 font.
Below Expectation

Title page is missing several components and in the wrong font.
Abstract
5 %

250 Words or less
(GRADED ON ANOTHER RUBRIC)

Above Expectation

GRADED ON ANOTHER RUBRIC
Meets Expectation

GRADED ON ANOTHER RUBRIC
Approaching Expectation

GRADED ON ANOTHER RUBRIC
Below Expectation

GRADED ON ANOTHER RUBRIC
Materials and Methodology
5 %

Paragraph form

Above Expectation

All materials in bulleted list. Methods are paraphrased in your own words. Variables are highlighted (independent, dependent) and the control set-up (group) is discussed.
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: All materials in bulleted list. Methods are paraphrased in your own words. Variables are highlighted (independent, dependent) and the control set-up (group) is discussed.
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: All materials in bulleted list. Methods are paraphrased in your own words. Variables are highlighted (independent, dependent) and the control set-up (group) is discussed.
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: All materials in bulleted list. Methods are paraphrased in your own words. Variables are highlighted (independent, dependent) and the control set-up (group) is discussed.
Results
20 %

Include a title, MV and RV. Includes a computer-generated graph appropriate for the data collected.

Above Expectation

One or more data tables that include all data gathered during experiment, quantitative and qualitative.
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: One or more data tables that include all data gathered during experiment, quantitative and qualitative. Include a title, MV and RV.
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: One or more data tables that include all data gathered during experiment, quantitative and qualitative.
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: One or more data tables that include all data gathered during experiment, quantitative and qualitative.
Data Analysis
20 %

Summarize findings

Above Expectation

Compare/discussed experimental group to control group data. Includes all data, both qualitative and quantitative, such as observations, information in data tables, and graphs (slope of the line, appearance of the bars, etc)
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: Compare/discussed experimental group to control group data. Includes all data, both qualitative and quantitative, such as observations, information in data tables, and graphs (slope of the line, appearance of the bars, etc)
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: Compare/discussed experimental group to control group data. Includes all data, both qualitative and quantitative, such as observations, information in data tables, and graphs (slope of the line, appearance of the bars, etc)
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: Compare/discussed experimental group to control group data. Includes all data, both qualitative and quantitative, such as observations, information in data tables, and graphs (slope of the line, appearance of the bars, etc)
Conclusion/Discussion
20 %

Student input of results

Above Expectation

Describes initial problem and hypothesis. Accept or reject hypothesis. Conclusion based on the data obtained and refers to specific data; explains how data relates and supports/refutes your hypothesis and conclusion.
Suggest what should happen next for the experiment.
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: Describes initial problem and hypothesis. Accept or reject hypothesis. Conclusion based on the data obtained and refers to specific data; explains how data relates and supports/refutes your hypothesis and conclusion.
Suggest what should happen next for the experiment.
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: Describes initial problem and hypothesis. Accept or reject hypothesis. Conclusion based on the data obtained and refers to specific data; explains how data relates and supports/refutes your hypothesis and conclusion.
Suggest what should happen next for the experiment.
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: Describes initial problem and hypothesis. Accept or reject hypothesis. Conclusion based on the data obtained and refers to specific data; explains how data relates and supports/refutes your hypothesis and conclusion.
Suggest what should happen next for the experiment.
Errors/Improvements
5 %

Identifies student and equipment errors, and how to improve outcome

Above Expectation

Describe errors that may have occurred during the experiment that resulted in poor data. Discusses how this affects the results. Steps that could have been done to avoid the errors. Discusses changes to procedure to improve your experiment. Suggest a new experiment if the data is not conclusive, or if the experiment leads to a new question.
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: Describe errors that may have occurred during the experiment that resulted in poor data. Discusses how this affects the results. Steps that could have been done to avoid the errors. Discusses changes to procedure to improve your experiment. Suggest a new experiment if the data is not conclusive, or if the experiment leads to a new question.
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: Describe errors that may have occurred during the experiment that resulted in poor data. Discusses how this affects the results. Steps that could have been done to avoid the errors. Discusses changes to procedure to improve your experiment. Suggest a new experiment if the data is not conclusive, or if the experiment leads to a new question.
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: Describe errors that may have occurred during the experiment that resulted in poor data. Discusses how this affects the results. Steps that could have been done to avoid the errors. Discusses changes to procedure to improve your experiment. Suggest a new experiment if the data is not conclusive, or if the experiment leads to a new question.
Works Cited
3 %

MLA format: at the least 4 sources

Above Expectation

All sources are correctly cited in MLA format. Includes at least 4 sources from reputable sources. No plagiarism established by turnitin.com or other document search.
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: All sources are correctly cited in MLA format. Includes at least 4 sources from reputable sources. No plagiarism established by turnitin.com or other document search.
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: All sources are correctly cited in MLA format. Includes at least 4 sources from reputable sources. No plagiarism established by turnitin.com or other document search.
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: All sources are correctly cited in MLA format. Includes at least 4 sources from reputable sources. No plagiarism established by turnitin.com or other document search.
MLA Format
2 %

Above Expectation

Entire paper is in MLA format:
Arial, 12 font, 1 inch margins, double space; in text citation appropriately, works cited page, and last name with page numbers, and 1 or less spelling errors.
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: Entire paper is in MLA format:
Arial, 12 font, 1 inch margins, double space; in text citation appropriately, works cited page, and last name with page numbers, and 1 or less spelling errors.
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: Entire paper is in MLA format:
Arial, 12 font, 1 inch margins, double space; in text citation appropriately, works cited page, and last name with page numbers, and 1 or less spelling errors.
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: Entire paper is in MLA format:
Arial, 12 font, 1 inch margins, double space; in text citation appropriately, works cited page, and last name with page numbers, and 1 or less spelling errors.



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