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Science Fair Background Research Paper 
Science Fair Research Paper
Orange Crescent School Science Fair Research Background Paper Rubric. Mrs. Edelson will use this rubric to grade the research paper portion of your science fair project. Counts as a test grade. Total grade 50%.
Rubric Code: EXB75B4
By oumabel
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

7 pts

Good

5 pts

Poor

3 pts

Incomplete

2 pts

Title Page

Excellent

Title page includes project title, student's name, and date. Title is centered, mid-page and concisely addresses project topic.
Good

Title page is missing one of the following: project title, student's name, and date. Title addresses project topic.
Poor

Title page is missing two of the following: project title, student's name, and date. Title addresses project topic.
Incomplete

Title page is missing several components and is difficult to understand.
Introduction

Excellent

Student introduces their specific, testable thesis statement, a hook statement, and clearly poses the three key points discussed in the paper.
Good

Introduction is missing one of the following: Student introduces a specific, testable thesis statement, a hook statement, and clearly poses the three key points discussed in the paper.
Poor

Introduction does not include a specific, testable thesis statement or did not clearly state the three key points discussed in the paper.
Incomplete

Student is missing two or more of the following: specific, testable thesis statement, a hook statement, and clearly poses the three key points discussed in the paper.
Previous Research Key Point

Excellent

Student thoroughly discusses at least two previous experiments similar to their topic, showing connection to their research topic.
Good

Student thoroughly discusses one previous experiment similar to their topic, showing connection to their research topic.
Poor

Student discusses a previous research experiment similar to their topic, but does not show connection to their research topic.
Incomplete

Student does not discuss a previous research experiment.
Concept/Definitions Key Point

Excellent

Student clearly and thoroughly explains the main concept behind the topic of their science fair project, showing connection to their hypothesis 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 hypothesis 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.
Bibliography

Excellent

All sources are correctly cited in MLA format. Includes at least 3 different sources. No plagiarism!
Good

All sources are correctly cited in MLA format. Includes at least 2 different 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.
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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