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Informative Science Research Paper 
Submit a 2 page typed paper on Mendal's research, double spaced, 12 point font, times new roman. Include a cover page and a bibliography citing at least 2 resources used researching the paper. (These are not part of the 2 pages!!!) Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, bibliography, punctuality and rubric inclusion.
Rubric Code: TC42B3
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Superior 20 points

20 pts

Above Average 15 points

15 pts

Sufficient 11 points

11 pts

Insufficient 6 points

6 pts

Idea

Superior 20 points

--Utilized 2 or more relevant sources.<BR>
--Sources support writer's idea <BR>
--Research in-depth, revealing new insights gained.
Above Average 15 points

--Utilized 1 relevant sources <BR>
--Sources mostly support writer's idea<BR>
--Research of sufficient depth.
Sufficient 11 points

--Utilized 1 relevant source<BR>
--Sources somewhat support writer's idea. <BR>
--Surface research.
Insufficient 6 points

--Absent and ineffective sources<BR>
--Source doesn't support any elements of the idea<BR>
--Poor research
Content

Superior 20 points

--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.<BR>
--Content completely addresses the topic being researched.
Above Average 15 points

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Content addresses most factors of the topic being researched.
Sufficient 11 points

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Content addresses some of the factors of the topic being researched.
Insufficient 6 points

-- Organization, transitions, introduction are poor and do not have clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Content addresses little of the topic being researched.
Cover Page & Work Cited Page

Superior 20 points

--Cover page includes research topic, student name, period, and date.
--All sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.<BR>
-- No more than two errors in format or punctuation.
Above Average 15 points

--Cover page includes research topic, student name, period, and date.
--All sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.<BR>
-- Three to four errors in format or punctuation.
Sufficient 11 points

--Not all of the required information is on the title page.
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.<BR>
-- Five to nine errors in format or punctuation.
Insufficient 6 points

--No title page is present.
--No sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.<BR>
--More than 10 errors in format or punctuation.
Conventions & Formatting

Superior 20 points

--No errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.<BR>
--No formatting errors
Above Average 15 points

-- 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.<BR>
--1 formatting error.
Sufficient 11 points

--A few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that make a few parts difficult to read<BR>
--2 formatting errors
Insufficient 6 points

--There are so many punctuation and grammar errors that it is difficult to read.<BR>
--3 or more formatting errors.
On-time & Rubric Inclusion

Superior 20 points

--Paper is turned in completed and on-time.<BR>
--Rubric is attached to the back of the paper.
Above Average 15 points

--Paper is turned in 1 day late with rubric attached.<BR>
--Paper is turned in on-time without rubric attached.
Sufficient 11 points

--Paper is turned in 2 days late with rubric attached.<BR>
--Paper is turned in 1 day late without rubric attached.
Insufficient 6 points

--Paper is turned in 3 days late with rubric attached.<BR>
--Paper is turned in 2 days late without rubric attached.



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research







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