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Science Fair Research Paper 
Science Fair Research Paper
Dr. Tina Gibson High School Science Fair Research Paper
Rubric Code: XX68W5C
By TinaBGibson
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Above Expectation

100 pts

Meets Expectation

88 pts

Approaching Expectation

78 pts

Below Expectation

65 pts

Cover Page
5 %

Paper written in APA format, 12 font, Times New Roman, double space
Above Expectation

Title page includes: title
student's name, my name and the date; centered mid-page. Times New Roman, 12 font.
Meets Expectation

Title page is missing one of the following: title
student's name, my name and the date; centered mid-page. Times New Roman, 12 font.
Approaching Expectation

Title page is missing two of the following: title
student's name, my name and the date; centered mid-page. Times New Roman, 12 font.
Below Expectation

Title page is missing several components and in the wrong font.
Abstract
5 %

250 Words or less
Above Expectation

Student introduces/ describes problem. Includes background information relevant to problem. Highlights initial hypothesis, short description, variables, basic procedure, results, and conclusion. 250 words or less.
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: Student introduces/ describes problem. Includes background information relevant to problem. Highlights initial hypothesis, short description, variables, basic procedure, results, and conclusion. 250 words or less.
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: Student introduces/ describes problem. Includes background information relevant to problem. Highlights initial hypothesis, short description, variables, basic procedure, results, and conclusion. Over 250 words
Below Expectation

Student is missing three or more of the following: Student introduces/ describes problem. Includes background information relevant to problem. Highlights initial hypothesis, short description, variables, basic procedure, results, and conclusion. Over 250 words
Literature Review
15 %

Separate grading rubric
Above Expectation

See separate grading rubric.
Meets Expectation

See separate grading rubric.
Approaching Expectation

See separate grading rubric.
Below Expectation

See separate grading rubric.
Materials and Methodology
5 %

Paragraph form
Above Expectation

All materials in bulleted list. Methods are paraphrased in your own words. Variables are highlighted (independent, dependent) and the control set-up (group) is discussed.
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: All materials in bulleted list. Methods are paraphrased in your own words. Variables are highlighted (independent, dependent) and the control set-up (group) is discussed.
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: All materials in bulleted list. Methods are paraphrased in your own words. Variables are highlighted (independent, dependent) and the control set-up (group) is discussed.
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: All materials in bulleted list. Methods are paraphrased in your own words. Variables are highlighted (independent, dependent) and the control set-up (group) is discussed.
Results
20 %

Include a title, MV and RV. Includes a computer-generated graph appropriate for the data collected.
Above Expectation

One or more data tables that include all data gathered during experiment, quantitative and qualitative.
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: One or more data tables that include all data gathered during experiment, quantitative and qualitative. Include a title, MV and RV.
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: One or more data tables that include all data gathered during experiment, quantitative and qualitative.
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: One or more data tables that include all data gathered during experiment, quantitative and qualitative.
Data Analysis
20 %

Summarize findings
Above Expectation

Compare/discussed experimental group to control group data. Includes all data, both qualitative and quantitative, such as observations, information in data tables, and graphs (slope of the line, appearance of the bars, etc)
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: Compare/discussed experimental group to control group data. Includes all data, both qualitative and quantitative, such as observations, information in data tables, and graphs (slope of the line, appearance of the bars, etc)
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: Compare/discussed experimental group to control group data. Includes all data, both qualitative and quantitative, such as observations, information in data tables, and graphs (slope of the line, appearance of the bars, etc)
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: Compare/discussed experimental group to control group data. Includes all data, both qualitative and quantitative, such as observations, information in data tables, and graphs (slope of the line, appearance of the bars, etc)
Conclusion/Discussion
20 %

Student input of results
Above Expectation

Describes initial problem and hypothesis. Accept or reject hypothesis. Conclusion based on the data obtained and refers to specific data; explains how data relates and supports/refutes your hypothesis and conclusion.
Suggest what should happen next for the experiment.
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: Describes initial problem and hypothesis. Accept or reject hypothesis. Conclusion based on the data obtained and refers to specific data; explains how data relates and supports/refutes your hypothesis and conclusion.
Suggest what should happen next for the experiment.
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: Describes initial problem and hypothesis. Accept or reject hypothesis. Conclusion based on the data obtained and refers to specific data; explains how data relates and supports/refutes your hypothesis and conclusion.
Suggest what should happen next for the experiment.
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: Describes initial problem and hypothesis. Accept or reject hypothesis. Conclusion based on the data obtained and refers to specific data; explains how data relates and supports/refutes your hypothesis and conclusion.
Suggest what should happen next for the experiment.
Errors/Improvements
5 %

Identifies student and equipment errors, and how to improve outcome
Above Expectation

Describe errors that may have occurred during the experiment that resulted in poor data. Discusses how this affects the results. Steps that could have been done to avoid the errors. Discusses changes to procedure to improve your experiment. Suggest a new experiment if the data is not conclusive, or if the experiment leads to a new question.
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: Describe errors that may have occurred during the experiment that resulted in poor data. Discusses how this affects the results. Steps that could have been done to avoid the errors. Discusses changes to procedure to improve your experiment. Suggest a new experiment if the data is not conclusive, or if the experiment leads to a new question.
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: Describe errors that may have occurred during the experiment that resulted in poor data. Discusses how this affects the results. Steps that could have been done to avoid the errors. Discusses changes to procedure to improve your experiment. Suggest a new experiment if the data is not conclusive, or if the experiment leads to a new question.
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: Describe errors that may have occurred during the experiment that resulted in poor data. Discusses how this affects the results. Steps that could have been done to avoid the errors. Discusses changes to procedure to improve your experiment. Suggest a new experiment if the data is not conclusive, or if the experiment leads to a new question.
Works Cited
3 %

APA format: 5 (std), 6 (honors) plus Intel/ISEF and STS if required
Above Expectation

All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 5 (6 sources for Honors) reputable sources, plus Intel/ISEF and SDS citation. No plagiarism established by turnitin.com.
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 5 (6 sources for Honors) reputable sources, Intel/ISEF and SDS citation. No plagiarism established by turnitin.com.
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 5 (6 sources for Honors) reputable sources, plus Intel/ISEF and SDS citation. No plagiarism established by turnitin.com.
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 5 (6 sources for Honors) reputable sources, plus Intel/ISEF and SDS citation. No plagiarism established by turnitin.com.
APA Format
2 %

Above Expectation

Entire paper is in APA format:
Times New Roman, 12 font, 1 inch margins, double space; in text citation appropriately, works cited page, running head and page numbers, and 1 or less spelling errors.
Meets Expectation

Missing one of the following: Entire paper is in APA format: Times New Roman, 12 font, 1 inch margins, double space; in text citation appropriately, works cited page, running head and page numbers, and 1 or less spelling errors.
Approaching Expectation

Missing two of the following: Entire paper is in APA format: Times New Roman, 12 font, 1 inch margins, double space; in text citation appropriately, works cited page, running head and page numbers, and 1 or less spelling errors.
Below Expectation

Missing three or more of the following: Entire paper is in APA format: Times New Roman, 12 font, 1 inch margins, double space; in text citation appropriately, works cited page, running head and page numbers, and 1 or less spelling errors.



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