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Science Fair Research Paper 
Science Fair Research Paper
Rubric Code: B68W8W
By dhabetler
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Expert

7 pts

Practicioner

6 pts

Novice

5 pts

Attempts

2 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

IJAS Forms
5 %

Expert

Student includes an Essay Cover Page, Abstract, and Safety Sheet formatted correctly from the CPS Student Science Fair Website. Student has a proper Dever heading on page 1 of their report and has their last name and project title listed in the upper right hand corner of all pages of the paper starting with page 2.
Practicioner

Student includes an Essay Cover Page, Abstract, and Safety Sheet formatted correctly from the CPS Student Science Fair Website. Student has a proper Dever heading on page 1 of their report and has their last name and project title listed in the upper right hand corner of all pages of the paper.
Novice

Student includes an Essay Cover Page, Abstract, and Safety Sheet. Student has a proper Dever heading on page 1 of their report.
Attempts

Student includes an Essay Cover Page and either an Abstract or Safety Sheet.
Incomplete

No Essay Cover page, Abstract or Safety Sheet.
Background Information
30 %

Expert

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.
Practicioner

Student introduces specific, testable topic question, provides background information on some science concepts, explains why student is interested in the topic.
Novice

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.
Attempts

Student is missing two or more of the following: topic question, background information, why student is interested in the topic.
Incomplete

No or underdeveloped background.
Conclusion
10 %

Expert

Conclusion answers the question based on research alone. Student re-words or re-states the introduction and summarizes the information presented in the paper.
Practicioner

Conclusion somewhat answers the question based on research alone. Student re-words or re-states the introduction and summarizes the information presented in the paper.
Novice

Student re-words or re-states the introduction and summarizes the information presented in the paper.
Attempts

Conclusion is confusing. Student does not attempt to re-state the introduction.
Incomplete

No conclusion.
Bibliography
15 %

Expert

All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 12 different sources. No plagiarism!
Practicioner

All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 10 different sources. No plagiarism!
Novice

Most sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 8 sources. No plagiarism!
Attempts

Includes less than 8 sources cited correctly. No plagiarism!
Incomplete

Sources missing and/or incorrectly cited. No plagiarism!
Overall Content
30 %

Expert

Well developed lead that hooks the reader. Paper is typed in Times New Roman font, size 12 and double spaced. Student uses correct grammar, puntuation, and spelling throughout the report. Report flows from one idea to the next using transitions. Content is correct and complete. Paper is 1500 words.
Practicioner

Includes a lead that hooks the reader. Paper is typed in Times New Roman, size 12 and double 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. Paper is between 1200 and 1500 words.
Novice

Includes a lead. Paper is typed in Times New Roman, size 12 and double spaced. Student have several misspelled words, poor grammar and poor punctuation. Report does not flow and is difficult to understand. Paper is between 1000 and 1200 words.
Attempts

Report shows lack of effort and is unclear throughout. Paper is between 800 and 1000 words.
Incomplete

Report shows lack of effort and is unclear throughout. Paper is less than 800 words.



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