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Biology Research Paper 
Rubric Code: EX4A8C4
By thenelson6
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Subject: Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Biology Research Paper
  Good

5 pts

Fair

4 pts

Poor

3 pts

Introduction

Good

The introduction is engaging,
states the main topic and
previews the structure of the
paper. Shows good knowledge of subject.
Fair

The introduction states the
main topic but does not
adequately preview the
structure of the paper. Shows some knowledge of subject.
Poor

There is no clear introduction
or main topic and the structure
of the paper is missing.
Shows little knowledge of subject.
Body

Good

Each paragraph has thoughtful
supporting detail sentences
that develop the main idea. Good
Fair

Several paragraphs lack
supporting detail sentences.
Poor

Each paragraph fails to
develop the main idea.
Conclusion

Good

The conclusion is engaging
and restates the introduction/main topic.
Fair

The conclusion does not
adequately restate the introduction/main topic
Poor

Incomplete and/or unfocused.
Mechanics

Good

No errors in punctuation,
capitalization and spelling
Fair

Almost no errors in
punctuation, capitalization
and spelling.
Poor

Numerous and distracting
errors in punctuation,
capitalization and spelling.
Bibliography

Good

Includes at least 3 sources. Sources cited correctly. Creditable sources are used.
Fair

Includes at least 2 sources. Sources cited correctly. Creditable sources are used.
Poor

Includes at least 1 source. Sources are not cited correctly. Creditable sources are not used.




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