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Final Research Paper 
Biotechnology Ethics Research/Opinion Paper
Rubric Code: FX834A8
By stephanie_roddy
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Final Research Paper
  0-5

Does Not Meet Expectations

(N/A)

6-8

Approaches Expectations

(N/A)

9-10

Meets/Exceeds Expectations

(N/A)

Ideas/Background Information

(30 pts total)
0-5

The idea is simple.

The text is a simple with basic details.

The student shows basic or little understanding of the topic.
6-8

The idea/background information is clear
The text makes sense but some information may be missing or irrelevant.

The student shows understanding but gives limited ideas/information/details.
9-10

The idea/background information is clear and coherent and is well-developed.

The student shows an understanding of the topic through elaborate and interesting ideas/background information/details.
Quality/Research of Information

(20 pts total)
0-5

Information has little or nothing to do with the topic.

Language is awkward - topic not addressed sufficiently.
6-8

Information relates to topic but does not include supporting details/evidence/or examples.
9-10

Information clearly relates to topic.

Includes several supporting details/evidence/or examples.
Mechanics

(10 pts total)
0-5

Paper contains many (more than 3) grammatical errors.

Paper contains many (more than 3) spelling errors.
6-8

Paper contains several (1-3) grammatical errors.

Paper contains several (1-3) spelling errors.
9-10

Paper does not contain grammatical errors.

Paper does not contain spelling errors.
Sources

(10 pts total)
0-5

Sources cited incorrectly or none present.

1-2 sources.

Sources are inappropriate.
6-8

Sources mostly cited correctly.

3 sources.

One or two appropriate sources.
9-10

Sources cited correctly.

4 or more appropriate sources.
Visual

(30 pts total)
0-5

No visual

Visual is unfinished looking or was clearly done in a hurry.

Visual does not relate to the topic.
6-8

Visual could show more effort, but is the students own work and shows evidence of thought put into it.
9-10

Visual is clean and professional looking.

Visual shows solid evidence of time and workmanship.





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