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Science Fair Research Paper
Rubric Code:
RX2C3W8
By
Denishiab
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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APA Research Paper
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Advanced
10 pts
Proficient
8 pts
Basic
7 pts
Below Basic
6 pts
APA Format
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Advanced
___ Entire paper is double-spaced with 1" margins
___ 12 pt font, New Times Roman
___ Correct running head (header) with pagination
___ Title, name, school name centered and double-spaced (please also include course number and title, date and instructor's name)
___ Length 350 Jr. 700 Sr.
Proficient
___ Adheres to APA format but lacks 1-2 elements
Basic
___ Adheres to a smaller number APA elements
Below Basic
___ Does not adhere APA elements
Assignment Submission
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Advanced
___ Paper is submitted in electronic format (MS Word)
___ Electronic file has correct file name protocol
(firstinitiallastnameteachernameperiod.doc example: csmithmrsb1.doc)
Proficient
___ Paper is submitted in electronic format (MS Word) only
Basic
___ Paper is submitted in incorrect electronic format only
Below Basic
___ Paper is neither submitted in correct electronic format or with correct file name
Introduction
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Advanced
___ Approximately one paragraph, addressing the topic and a main idea
___ Includes thesis statement
Proficient
___ Of variable length, identifying a topic
___ Includes thesis statement that may not comprise a topic and an assertion
Basic
___ Introduction present but incomplete, unclear or otherwise minimally acceptable
Below Basic
___ No introduction
Body
Advanced
___ Four Paragraphs discussing subtopics
___ Each paragraph supports and develops the main idea (subpoints)
___ Each paragraph contains a clear topic sentence (and also logically leads to the next paragraph)
Proficient
___ Less than three paragraphs
___ Not all paragraphs support and develop the main idea
___ Not all paragraphs contain a clear topic sentence (and also logically leads to the next paragraph)
Basic
___Body present but significantly incomplete, unclear or otherwise minimally acceptable
Below Basic
___ No body
Conclusion
Advanced
___ Typically one paragraph (or may be more)
___ Summarizes the body and concludes the paper
___ Contains restatement of the main idea (or thesis statement), summarize subpoints and leaves the reader with an interesting final impression
Proficient
_ Less than one paragraph
___ Summarizes the body incompletely with weak conclusion
___ Contains less than the following: restatement of the main idea (or thesis statement), summarize subpoints and leaves the reader with an interesting final impression
Basic
___Conclusion present but significantly incomplete, unclear or otherwise minimally acceptable
Below Basic
___ No conclusion
References and Citations
Advanced
___ References on separate titled page (centered)
___ In correct APA format (all information included and appropriate for type of source)
___ Listed alphabetically
___ Hanging indent
___ Minimum of four credible, accurate and appropriate sources
___ Each source is cited at least once and all cited sources are included in references
___ All citations complete and correctly applied
Proficient
___ References on separate titled page (centered)
___ Not all in correct APA format (all information included and appropriate for type of source)
___ Less than the following (listed alphabetically; hanging indent; minimum of four credible, accurate and appropriate sources; each source is cited at least once and all cited sources are included in references, citations complete
Basic
___References present but significantly incomplete, unclear or otherwise minimally acceptable
Below Basic
___ No references
Attributions
Advanced
___ All sources properly attributed, no plagiarism, paraphrasing and direct quotes where appropriate
Proficient
___ Sources properly attributed, no plagiarism
Basic
___ Attribution present but significantly incomplete, papers contains plagiarism
Below Basic
___ No attribution
Style
Advanced
___ Academically appropriate (formal without being "wordy" or involving affectation (unnatural or artificial expression meant simply to impress)___ Free of slang, contractions, personal pronouns, "you"
___ Variety of sentence structures
___ Fluency of expression in writing
Proficient
___ Generally academcally appropriate as described
Basic
___ Minimally academically appropriate as described
Below Basic
___ Not academically appropriate
Writing Mechanics
Advanced
__ Assignment is at least checked using word processing spelling and grammar tools
___ Assignment is also checked visually for errors not detected electronically
___ Syntax, grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, mechanics, organization, and clarity are at the highest level
Proficient
___ Assignment is at least checked using word processing spelling and grammar tools
___ Few to several issues with writing mechanics
Basic
___ Assignment shows evidence of minimal review for spelling and grammar errors
___ Multiple issues with writing mechanics
Below Basic
___ Multiple issues with writing mechanics and no evidence of review
Keywords:
Science Fair, APA, Research
Subjects:
Science
Types:
Writing
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