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Biology Research Paper
This Rubric will be used to grade the final product of the research paper.
Rubric Code:
ZX9865C
By
DiMedio3
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Research Paper and Presentations
Inadequate
0 pts
Basic
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Outstanding
5 pts
MLA Formatting
Inadequate
Paper does not meet MLA Formatting with more than 5-6 errors in MLA with format quoting/paraphrasing outline and works cited page.
Basic
Paper meets all MLA Formatting with 5-6 errors in MLA with format quoting/paraphrasing outline and works cited page.
Good
Paper meets all MLA Formatting with 3-4 errors in MLA with format quoting/paraphrasing outline and works cited page.
Excellent
Paper meets all MLA Formatting with 1-2 errors in MLA with format quoting/paraphrasing outline and works cited page.
Outstanding
Paper meets all MLA Formatting without any major errors in MLA with format quoting/paraphrasing outline and works cited page.
Number of Sources
Inadequate
Student only uses one or less sources and is inadequately listed.
Basic
Student uses one two two sources and is listed appropriately.
Good
Student uses three scholarly sources and is listed adequately.
Excellent
Student uses four scholarly sources and is listed adequately.
Outstanding
Student uses five or more scholarly sources and is listed adequately.
Source Usage
Inadequate
Paragraphs are missing sources, or are incoherent in content.
Basic
Each paragraph has at least one source in each paragraph. That are completely cohesive in content.
Good
Each paragraph has at least one to two different sources in each paragraph. That are completely cohesive in content.
Excellent
Each paragraph has at least two different sources in each paragraph. That are completely cohesive in content.
Outstanding
Each paragraph has two or more different sources in each paragraph. That are completely cohesive in content.
Transitions
Inadequate
The paper transitions with more than 1-2 errors from sources and paragraphs.
Basic
The paper transitions with 1-2 errors from sources and paragraphs.
Good
The paper transitions with errors from sources and paragraphs to the next.
Excellent
The paper transitions with only one error from one source and paragraph to the next.
Outstanding
The paper transitions flawlessly from one source and paragraph to the next.
Concrete Content
Inadequate
The paper adds inadequate explanation/clarification to all quotes and adds clarity when needed.
Basic
The paper adds basic explanation/clarification to all quotes and adds clarity when needed.
Good
The paper adds good explanation/clarification to all quotes and adds clarity when needed.
Excellent
The paper adds excellent explanation/clarification to all quotes and adds clarity when needed.
Outstanding
The paper adds thorough and outstanding explanation/clarification to all quotes and adds clarity when needed.
Commentary
Inadequate
The paper has less than basic commentary that does not flow smoothly, or adhere to evidence being used, the paper strays from the thesis, and commentary may not equal evidence quoted.
Basic
The paper has basic commentary that basically flows smoothly, adheres to evidence being used, seldomly strays from the thesis, and commentary might barely exceed evidence quoted.
Good
The paper has good commentary that flows smoothly, adheres to evidence being used, never strays from thesis, and almost doubles the quoted material most often.
Excellent
The paper has excellent commentary that flows smoothly, adheres completely to evidence being used, never strays from thesis, and doubles the quoted material.
Outstanding
The paper has insightful outstanding commentary that always flows smoothly, adheres completely to evidence being used, never strays from thesis, and doubles the quoted material.
Grammar
Inadequate
The paper has poor grammar and sentence structure which often causes confusion for the reader. ( More than 5-6 errors)
Basic
The paper has basic grammar and sentence structure which often causes confusion for the reader. (5-6 errors)
Good
The paper has good grammar and sentence structure which occasionally causes confusion for the reader. (3-4 Errors)
Excellent
The paper has near perfect grammar and sentence structure which rarely causes confusion for the reader. (1-2 Errors)
Outstanding
The paper has flawless grammar and sentence structure which never causes confusion for the reader. (Zero Errors)
Organization
Inadequate
The paper has issues with organization and following the thesis.
Basic
The paper has issues with organization or following the thesis.
Good
The paper has good organization and follows the thesis.
Excellent
The paper has excellent organization and almost perfectly follows the thesis. (Only one error)
Outstanding
The paper has flawless organization and perfectly follows the thesis.
Thesis
Inadequate
There is no thesis.
Basic
The thesis fits none of the following criteria;
1) Is clear and concise
2) In the proper location in the opening paragraph
3) In the proper location in the closing paragraph
Good
The thesis fits 1/3 of the following criteria;
1) Is clear and concise
2) In the proper location in the opening paragraph
3) In the proper location in the closing paragraph
Excellent
The thesis fits 2/3 of the following criteria;
1) Is clear and concise
2) In the proper location in the opening paragraph
3) In the proper location in the closing paragraph
Outstanding
The thesis fit all of the following criteria;
1) Is clear and concise
2) In the proper location in the opening paragraph
3) In the proper location in the closing paragraph
Timeliness
Inadequate
The paper was handed in over a week after the deadline.
Basic
The paper was handed in within one week of the deadline.
Good
The paper was handed in within 24 hours after the deadline.
Excellent
The paper was handed in on the deadline.
Outstanding
The Paper was handed in prior to the deadline.
Subjects:
Science
Types:
Project
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