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Rubric for a Research Assignment

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Rubric Code: Q3898B

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Subject: Science

Type: Project

Grade Levels: (none)

Criterion
	Beginning (1) Level 1 1 pts	Approaching (2) Level 2 2 pts	Meeting (3) Level 3 3 pts	Exceeding (4) Level 4 4 pts
Content & Development 50 pts	Beginning (1) - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. Questions were not adequately answered. 12.5 points	Approaching (2) - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought. 25 Points	Meeting (3) - Content is accurate and persuasive. - Major points are stated. - Responses are adequate and address assignment. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear. 37.5 Points	Exceeding (4) - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear. 50 Points
Organization & Structure 20 pts	Beginning (1) - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. 5 Points	Approaching (2) - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper. 10 Points	Meeting (3) - Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are present. - Conclusion is logical. 15 Points	Exceeding (4) -Structure of the paper/project is clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper. 20 Points
Format 20 pts	Beginning (1) - Paper/project lacks many elements of correct formatting. - Paper/project is inadequate in length. 5 Points	Approaching (2) - Paper/project follows most guidelines. 10 Points	Meeting (3) - Paper/project follows designated guidelines. - Paper/project is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. -Format is good. 15 Points	Exceeding (4) - Paper/project follows all designated guidelines. - Paper/project is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. -Format enhances readability of paper. 20 Points
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 10 pts	Beginning (1) - Paper/project contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon, texting or conversational tone. 2.5 Points	Approaching (2) - Paper/project contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone. 5 Points	Meeting (3) - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors that do not detract from the readability of the work. -Spelling is correct. 7.5 Points	Exceeding (4) - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. 10 Points

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