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Research Paper 6th Gr 
At least 3 pages double spaced.
Rubric Code: UXX33WB
By giglesias514
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Research Paper- 6th Gr
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  Excellent

10 pts

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Good

9-7 pts

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Fair

6-4 pts

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Poor

3-0 pts

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Quality of research

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Excellent

--Cited 4 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited 4 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided
--Research of sufficient depth.
Fair

--Failed to cite 4 sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Poor

--Failed to cite sources
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Content

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Excellent

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Fair

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Poor

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Works Cited/ Bibliography

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Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No more errors in format or punctuation.
Good

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
Fair

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Poor

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Plagiarism

Excellent

Student's work is original
- sources cited and not paraphrased
-reliable sources
-does not heavily rely on Wikipedia, or other unreliable sources.
Good

Student's work is not original
- relies on paraphrasing
-sources are not reliable.
Fair

Student copies and pastes information with citation.
Poor

Student's work is merely copied and pasted from sources without citation.
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Fair

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Poor

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements




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