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Biology 1 TERM PAPER 
SCIENCE TERM PAPER
Simple rubric designed to assess science-based term paper.
Rubric Code: QX5AAC5
By Kathynotghi
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric SCIENCE TERM PAPER
  Superior

25 pts

Good

20 pts

Fair

15 pts

Poor

10 pts

Introduction/Conclusion

Superior

Clear statement explaining topic and why chosen. The introduction is engaging, states the main topic and
previews the structure of the paper.
Clear statement of conclusions (what was learned). The conclusion is engaging
and restates the thesis.
Good

Either introduction or conclusion is
inadequately stated (does not introduce or summarize elements of topic). The introduction states the
main topic and previews the structure of the paper. The conclusion restates the
thesis.
Fair

Either introduction or conclusion is missing entirely. Reads in a "bookish" fashion with little attraction for reader.
The introduction states the main topic but does not
adequately preview the structure of the paper. The conclusion does not adequately restate the thesis.
Poor

There is no clear introduction or main topic and the structure
of the paper is missing or both introduction and conclusion are missing (paper begins with topic as if copied from reference used). Writer not in touch with reader.
Development/Organization

Superior

The topic is well researched and comprehensive and is developed in an orderly fashion. Well organized, follows a logical development of ideas. Uses appropriate transitions while keeping within topic. Writer shows aptitude in science. Writer demonstrates logical and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed
paragraphs; transitions are used to enhance organization.
Good

Paragraph development
present but not perfected.The topic is researched but parts seem to be lacking or inadequately explained.
Somewhat organized. Some logical development and transitions.
Fair

Little organization. Scattered thoughts; lacks logical development and appropriate transitions.Parts with illogical organization;
organization of ideas not fully developed.The topic shows little development and there are many parts inadequately developed.
Poor

No evidence of structure or organization.The topic shows little development and research, is filled with opinion only, and/or is off topic entirely. Little organization. Scattered thoughts; lacks logical development and appropriate transitions.
Citations/Bibliography

Superior

All cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct
APA format with no errors.A minimum of 15 citations are used throughout paper and paper includes accurate & complete bibliography APA formatted.A minimum of 10 sources are to be used. Each source in bibliography is cited at least once in paper.
Good

Some cited works, both text and visual, are done in the
correct APA format.
Inconsistencies evident.10-14 citations are used throughout paper but do not match all sources listed in bibliography. APA formatted. Bibliography has 10 sources but all sources apparently not used.
Fair

Few cited works, both text
and visual, are done in the correct APA format.Either citations or bibliography missing or inadequately presented.
Poor

No citations or bibliography used and the paper is considered to be plagiarized and will be returned to student ungraded. MUST BE RESUBMITTED.
Format/Mechanics/Length/Paper

Superior

APA formatted. Standard font size
(12) used, proper margins. No grammatical, punctuation, spelling errors. Appropriate length is 10 pages including the bibliography page.
Good

Lacks any of the following: proper font or margins; length; proper APA formatting. In addition, HAS at least 1 to 3 grammatical, punctuation, spelling errors.
Fair

Lacks any of the following: proper font or margins; length; proper APA formatting.
HAS 4-8 grammatical, punctuation, spelling errors.
Poor

Lacks any of the following: proper font or margins; length; proper APA formatting.
HAS more than 8 grammatical, punctuation, spelling errors.





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