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BIOB 101 TERM PAPER 
BIOB 160 TERM PAPER
Simple rubric designed to assess science-based term paper.
Rubric Code: YX937C7
By karlulrich
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric SCIENCE TERM PAPER
  Superior A

10 pts

Above Average B

7 pts

Average C

4 pts

Poor D-F

0 pts

Introduction/Conclusion

Superior A

Clear statement explaining topic and why chosen. Clear statement of conclusions (what was learned).
Above Average B

Either introduction or conclusion is
inadequately stated (does not introduce or summarize elements of topic).
Average C

Either introduction or conclusion is missing entirely. Reads in a "bookish" fashion with little attraction for reader.
Poor D-F

Both introduction and conclusion are missing (paper begins with topic as if copied from reference used). Writer not in touch with reader.
Development

Superior A

The topic is well researched and comprehensive and is developed in an orderly fashion. Writer shows aptitude in science.
Above Average B

The topic is researched but parts seem to be lacking or inadequately explained.
Average C

The topic shows little development and there are many parts inadequately developed.
Poor D-F

The topic shows little development and research, is filled with opinion only, and/or is off topic entirely.
Organization

Superior A

Well organized, follows a logical development of ideas. Uses appropriate transitions while keeping within topic. Uses headings for Introduction, Biology of Topic, Ethics of Topic, and Literature Cited.
Above Average B

Somewhat organized. Some logical development and transitions.
Average C

Little organization. Scattered thoughts; lacks logical development and appropriate transitions.
Poor D-F

No organization seen. Often illogical. Totally lacks development and use of transitions.
Citations/Bibliography

Superior A

Citations are used throughout paper and paper includes accurate & complete bibliography. Each source in bibliography is cited at least once in paper.
Above Average B

Citations are used throughout paper but do not match all sources listed in bibliography. Bibliography adequate but all sources apparently not used.
Average C

Either citations or bibliography missing or inadequately presented.
Poor D-F

No citations or bibliography used
Format/Mechanics/Length/Paper

Superior A

Standard font size (11 or 12) used, 3/4" margins, double-spaced
No grammatical, punctuation, spelling errors. Appropriate length as assigned.
Above Average B

LACKS any one to three of the following: proper font; proper margins; length outside of range;
HAS grammatical; punctuation; spelling errors.
Average C

LACKS any four to six of the following: proper font; proper margins; length outside of range;
HAS grammatical; punctuation; spelling errors
Poor D-F

LACKS over six of the following: proper font; proper margins; length outside of range;
HAS grammatical; punctuation; spelling errors.




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