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Science Fair Research Paper 
Science Fair Research Paper
Rubric Code: E23BXXX
By kueeck
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Incomplete

1 pts

MLA Format

Excellent

Heading includes student's name, teacher name, course name, and date. Header includes Last Name and page numbers. Title is centered, mid-page and addresses project topic.
Good

Missing one of the following: Heading includes student's name, teacher name, course name, and date. Header includes Last Name and page numbers. Title is centered, mid-page and addresses project topic.
Poor

Missing two of the following: Heading includes student's name, teacher name, course name, and date. Header includes Last Name and page numbers. Title is centered, mid-page and addresses project topic.
Incomplete

Missing several components and is difficult to understand.
Introduction

Excellent

Student introduces their specific thesis statement, a hook statement, and clearly poses the STEM Challenge.
Good

Introduction is missing one of the following: Student introduces their specific thesis statement, a hook statement, and clearly poses the STEM Challenge.
Poor

Introduction does not include a specific thesis statement, a hook statement, or clearly poses the STEM Challenge.
Incomplete

Student is missing two or more of the following: specific thesis statement, a hook statement, and clearly poses the STEM Challenge.
Body Paragraphs

Excellent

Student clearly and thoroughly explains the main concepts behind the topic of their science fair project, showing connection to their thesis statement. Any other important definitions are also explained clearly.
Good

Student explains the main concept behind the topic of their science fair project but it is incomplete or is lacking connection to their thesis statement. Any other important definitions are explained clearly.
Poor

Student does not explain the main concept behind their science fair project clearly or does not explain other important definitions.
Incomplete

Student does not explain the main concept behind their science fair project and does not explain other important definitions.
Conclusion

Excellent

The student restates the thesis statement and hook from the introduction. The student also summarized the three key points in the paper and explains why this topic is important.
Good

The conclusion is missing one of the following: Restatement of the thesis statement and hook from the introduction, summary of the three key points in the paper, or explains why this topic is important.
Poor

The conclusion is missing two of the following: Restatement of the thesis statement and hook from the introduction, summary of the three key points in the paper, or explains why this topic is important.
Incomplete

Conclusion is confusing, incomplete, and/or does not restate the thesis and key points.
Works Cited Page

Excellent

All sources are correctly cited in MLA format. Includes the required number of sources. No plagiarism!
Good

All sources are correctly cited in MLA format. Does not have enough sources. No plagiarism!
Poor

Most sources are correctly cited in MLA format. Includes only 1 source. No plagiarism!
Incomplete

Sources missing and/or incorrectly cited.
In-Text Citations

Excellent

All sources are correctly parenthetically cited in MLA format in the body paragraphs.
Good

All sources are parenthetically cited but not in MLA format in the body paragraphs.
Poor

Most sources are parenthetically cited but not in MLA format in the body paragraphs.
Incomplete

Student does not have any in-text citations.
Required Components

Excellent

Student includes all required components of the essay.
Good

Student includes most of the required components of the essay.
Poor

Student includes some required components of the essay.
Incomplete

Student does not include any required components of the essay.
Overall Content

Excellent

Font is a basic block, size 12, and double spaced. Student uses correct grammar, puntuation, and spelling throughout the report. Report flows from one idea to the next. Content is correct and complete.
Good

Font is a basic block, 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
Poor

Font is a basic block, size 12, and double spaced. Student has many 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 throughout.



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