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Research and Sources 
Assessing students on their preliminary research and questioning skills for the given research questions. Students should have three weeks of research to present at this time. Third week of research.
Rubric Code: L236287
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Critical Thinking Skills Applied

5 pts

Research and participation

Poor

Research has not been completed. Has not shown much participation throughout research stage. What is presented is easily found with an internet search - no synthesizing of ideas or higher level of research.
Fair

Research completely adequately. Participated during research stage. Displays some understanding and concept of the issue, some aspect or original thought or investigation - no real effort applied to higher level critical thinking.
Excellent

All research completed to a high standard. Took part in all aspects of research stage.. Research shows and average knowledge and understanding of the issues and displays some aspects of original thought and/or investigation
Critical Thinking Skills Applied

All research completed to a high standard. Took part in all aspects of research stage - utilized class time effectively. Research Questions show a high level of critical thinking and developed with a scope of appropriate resources relevant to the topic. Displays a high level of critical thinking and investigation.
Content knowledge

Poor

Has not answered questions correctly. Lack of knowledge relating to topic shown.
Fair

Has answered most questions correctly. Appears to have developed satisfactory knowledge of content.
Excellent

Has answered all questions clearly and correctly. Has strong knowledge of learned topic but no critical thinking skills applied.
Critical Thinking Skills Applied

Has answered all questions clearly and correctly. Has strong knowledge of learned topic and applied critical thinking skills. Student has questioned and synthesized more than one or two sources. Investigation is evident and applied appropriately.
Sources / Plagerism

Poor

Sources not cited in research.

Research information was not in the students own words.
Fair

Some sources cited, inconsistent.

Some information was incorrectly cited. Not all information was in the students own words.
Excellent

Sources cited (including pictures).

Every attempt was to document research in students own words.
Critical Thinking Skills Applied

Sources cited (including pictures).

Every attempt was to document research in students own words. All citations are using the MLA standard for citations and Research was properly sourced.
Presentation of Research

Poor

Presented work is of poor structure. Information is not clearly written or presented. Lack of critical thinking and investigation.
Fair

Presented work is clear and able to be understood. Structure of work is sensible and shows some critical think skills but still lacks deeper investigation. Some organization of facts and theories are presented.
Excellent

Findings are presented clearly and succinctly. The research is visually organized and creates and adequate display of research leading to critical thinking questions and higher level investigation.
Critical Thinking Skills Applied

Findings are presented clearly and logically. The research is visually organized and creates and organized and logical progression from lower to higher order questioning and research. Display of research leads to sources/information that provide evidence for higher level investigation and support stated hypothesizes.




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