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Social Studies Research Project Rubric 
Social Studies Research Project Rubric
Students will use this rubric as they write a short research paper about a topic. It will be their grading rubric when the paper is completed.
Rubric Code: WXWA8BB
By rscottgadd
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric AP Final Project Rubric
  Excellent

50 pts

Good

40 pts

Average

30 pts

Fair

20 pts

Poor

10 pts

Content Knowledge

Excellent

All content is relevent or is necessary in order to understand your project topic. All parts of information is included.
Good

Most content is relevent or is necessary in order to understand your project topic. Most parts of information is included.
Average

Some content is not relevent or is not necessary in order to understand your project topic. Some parts of important information is missing.
Fair

Large amounts of content is not relevent or is not necessary in order to understand your project topic. Large parts of important information is missing.
Poor

Content is not relevent or is not necessary in order to understand your project topic. Important information is missing.
Presentation

Excellent

Inviting introduction and conclusion that are unique and connected. Creative pacing and topics are related and grouped together in an organized way.
Good

Effective introduction and conclusion. Facts follow a logical sequence.
Average

Simple introduction and conclusion Facts are linked in a logical manner.
Fair

Ineffective introduction and conclusion, OR, 1 is missing. Facts are strung together in an unorganized manner.
Poor

No introduction or conclusion is included. Hard to follow.
Writing Skills

Excellent

Rhythm and flow feel natural. Varied sentence length and structure invites expressive reading. Excellent word choice. No spelling errors. Accurate punctuation and no grammar errors.
Good

Begins to have flow and rhythm. Strong and varied structure. Oral reading leads to expression in places. Word choice is effective and at times creative. Less than 2 spelling errors. No punctuation, grammar, or capitalization errors.
Average

Attempts compound and complex sentences. Parts invite oral reading. Sentences have different beginnings. There are some words that help to enhance meaning. 3-5 spelling errors. 1-2 punctuation, grammar, or capitalization errors.
Fair

Some simple sentences. Occasional connecting word use. Oral reading is difficult. Words convey general meaning. 6 or more spelling errors. 3-5 errors on punctuation and capitalization. 3-5 grammar errors.
Poor

Choppy, incomplete or rambling sentences. Oral reading not possible. Repetitive. Word choice is limited or used incorrectly. 7 or more spelling errors. More than 6 punctuation, capitalization and grammar errors.
Use of Resources

Excellent

No spelling errors. Accurate punctuation and no grammar errors.
Good

Less than 2 spelling errors. No punctuation, grammar, or capitalization errors.
Average

3-5 spelling errors. 1-2 punctuation, grammar, or capitalization errors.
Fair

6 or more spelling errors. 3-5 errors on punctuation and capitalization. 3-5 grammar errors.
Poor

Explanations match no rankings of the presidents and are based on analysis and personal opinion.
Work Ethic

Excellent

Project was complete on time, and included all necessary information
Good

Project was handed in on time, but is missing one-two parts needed as per instructions
Average

Project was handed in on time, but is missing three-four parts as per instructions
Fair

Project was handed in on time but is missing five-six parts as per instructions
Poor

Project was handed in on time but is missing seven-eight parts per instructions.





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