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Science Fair Research Paper
Science Fair Research Paper
Sophia Academy Science Fair Research Paper Rubric - Middle School. Ms. Tomkins will use this rubric to to grade the research paper portion of your science fair project. Counts as a test grade.
Rubric Code:
LX5XX22
By
endrecka
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Project Points
Excellent
20 pts
Good
13 pts
Poor
10 pts
Incomplete
5 pts
Title
5 %
Excellent
Title page includes student's name, subject, teacher and science fair date right justified. Title is bold-faced, centered mid-page and concisely addresses project topic.
Good
Title page is missing one of the following: student's name, subject, teacher and science fair date right justified. Title addresses project topic.
Poor
Title page is missing two of the following: student's name, subject, teacher and science fair date right justified. Title somewhat addresses project topic.
Incomplete
Title page is missing several components and is difficult to understand.
Background Information
30 %
Excellent
Student introduces specific, testable topic question, provides background information on science concepts related to the question, and explains why student is interested in the topic.
Good
Student introduces specific, testable topic question, provides background information on some science concepts, explains why student is interested in the topic.
Poor
Student introduces specific, testable topic question, but provides little background information on science concepts related to the question. Does not explain why student is interested in the topic.
Incomplete
Student is missing two or more of the following: topic question, background information, why student is interested in the topic.
Hypothesis
15 %
Excellent
Hypothesis is testable and directly relates to the question. At least two reasons are given for making this hypothesis.
Good
Hypothesis is testable, directly relates to the question. One reason is given for making this hypothesis.
Poor
Hypothesis correlates to the purpose, but is difficult to test. No reasons are given for making the hypothesis.
Incomplete
Hypothesis does not answer the research question and is not testable.
Bibliography
20 %
Excellent
All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 3 different sources. No plagiarism!
Good
All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 2 different sources. No plagiarism!
Poor
Most sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes only 1 source. No plagiarism!
Incomplete
Sources missing and/or incorrectly cited.
Overall Content
30 %
Excellent
Font Times New Roman, size 12 and double spaced. Student uses correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling throughout the report. Report flows from one idea to the next. Content is correct and complete.
Good
Font Times New Roman, size 12 and single spaced. Student has fewer than five mistakes in the report. Report jumps from one idea to the next, but does display clear understanding of the project
Poor
Font other than Times New Roman, size 12. Student have several misspelled words, poor grammar and poor punctuation. Report does not flow and is difficult to understand.
Incomplete
Report shows lack of effort and is unclear thoughout.
Keywords:
science fair
Subjects:
Science
Types:
Project
Writing
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