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Women Scientists

Students will choose a scientist, research the scientist and his/her accomplishments, and write a paper of 1 to 2 pages length. Student will include biographical information, the impact on society and the environment, and include interview questions that you would like to ask your scientist.

Rubric Code: N982W7

By lwilson13

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Scientist
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Organization	1 Student work is written out but the work is not organized or shows any real care in how it is presented.	2 Student has a lot of information but it is not organized in a clear and easily understood format.	3 Student's work is organized in a clear and easily understood format.	4 Sydent's work is clearly organized with an introduction which clearly introduces the scientist. Information includes basic and also interesting biographical information.
Knowledge of Subject	1 Student has not really grasped knowledge of the subject and cannot impart understanding of the scientist and his/her accomplishments.	2 Student demonstrates a knowledge of the scientist but has not gone into any interesting details concerning his life or accomplishments.	3 Student demonstrates a knowledge of understanding of the scientist and work of the scientist on which he is reporting or demonstrating.	4 Student demonstrates a extensive knowledge of understanding of the scientists and work of the scientist on which he/she is reporting. Explanation is superior and demonstrates a high level inderstanding of the scientists' work and accomplishments.
Accuracy	1 Student demonstrates no accuracy concerning the life of the scientist or understanding of his/her accomplishments.	2 Student gives some accurate details but interjects things he/she has heard and can not directly quote the source of his information. Student includes only one interview question, or ones that are not in depth on the topic.	3 The student is accurate with the information presented about the scientist, showing that he has done research and tells authentic facts concerning the scientist and his/her life. Student includes a few interview questions.	4 The student is accurate with the information presented about the scientist, showing that he/she has done research and tells authentic facts concerning the scientist and her life. The student gives varied and detailed accomplishments and includes a timeline of events or sequential events. Student includes many relevant interview questions.
Sources	1 Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible(suspect) and/or are not cited properly.	2 All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and most are cited correctly. APA format is followed 70%-89% of the time.	3 All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. APA format is followed 90%-100% of the time.	4 Students uses more than one source and is credible. APA format is followed 100%. Information is verifiable.

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