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Science Fair Project Board final 
Science Fair Research Paper
Rubric Code: NC757B
By obrienl
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Incomplete

1 pts

Question
5 %

Excellent

Question is bold, centered and is easy to read. It can be answered through scientific investigation
Good

Question is bold, centered and is somewhat easy to read. It can be answered through scientific investigation
Poor

Question is hard to read and unclear. It would be difficult to investigate scientifically.
Incomplete

There is no question
Background Information
5 %

Excellent

Student introduces specific, testable topic question, provides background information on science concepts related to the question, and explains why student is interested in the topic.
Good

Student introduces specific, testable topic question, provides background information on some science concepts, explains why student is interested in the topic.
Poor

Student introduces specific, testable topic question, but provides little background information on science concepts related to the question. Does not explain why student is interested in the topic.
Incomplete

Student is missing two or more of the following: topic question, background information, why student is interested in the topic.
Hypothesis
5 %

Excellent

Hypothesis is testable and directly relates to the question. At least two reasons are given for making this hypothesis. It is written in an if__ then__ because__ format.
Good

Hypothesis is testable, directly relates to the question. One reason is given for making this hypothesis. It is written in an if__ then__ because__ format.
Poor

Hypothesis isn't clear. The reader is unsure what the student believes will occur and why he/she believes this.
Incomplete

Hypothesis is missing or does not answer the research question and is not testable.
Procedure
5 %

Excellent

Font Times New Roman, size 12 and double spaced. Student uses correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling throughout the report. Report flows from one idea to the next. Content is correct and complete.
Good

Font Times New Roman, size 12 and single spaced. Student has fewer than five mistakes in the report. Report jumps from one idea to the next, but does display clear understanding of the project
Poor

Font other than Times New Roman, size 12. Student have several misspelled words, poor grammar and poor punctuation. Report does not flow and is difficult to understand.
Incomplete

Report shows lack of effort and is unclear thoughout.
Credit given
5 %

Excellent

All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 3 different sources. No plagiarism!
Good

All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 2 different sources. No plagiarism!
Poor

Most sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes only 1 source. No plagiarism!
Incomplete

Sources missing and/or incorrectly cited.



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