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Science & Technology Seminar & Project Rubric for Abstracts 
Science & Technology Seminar & Project Rubric for Abstracts
This rubric is for grading an abstract.
Rubric Code: QX9WW3A
By lucianna
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Substandard

1 pts

Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Followed Instructions
1 pts

Abstract submitted by email to england@vt.edu by midnight Friday, 1/22/10, as a .pdf, .doc, or .docx
Substandard

Abstract turned in as a paper copy and not submitted by email to the correct address
Poor

Abstract submitted by email, but not in an appropriate file format
Fair
Good
Excellent

Abstract submitted by email to england@vt.edu by midnight Friday, 1/22/10, as a .pdf, .doc, or .docx
Abstract length and format
1 pts

Substandard

Abstract written as multiple short paragraphs or otherwise fails to comply with format and length guidelines
Poor

Abstract written as a single paragraph but is too lengthy to fit on one side of an 8.5 by 11 inch sheet of paper typed in 12 pt font, double-spaced
Fair

Abstract written as a single, concise paragraph which fits on one side of an 8.5 by 11 inch sheet of paper typed in 12 pt, but it is too brief to effectively summarize the project
Good

Abstract double-spaced as a single, concise paragraph which fits on one side of an 8.5 by 11 inch sheet of paper but in a font other than 12 pt
Excellent

Abstract written as a single, concise paragraph which fits on one side of an 8.5 by 11 inch sheet of paper typed in 12 pt font, double-spaced
Components of an Abstract
1 pts

All major sections of the abstract are represented: Motivation, Problem statement, Approach, Results, Conclusions
Substandard

Three or more components missing or lacking
Poor

Two or more components missing or lacking
Fair

One component missing or lacking
Good

All components included and reasonably well written
Excellent

All components included and are exceptionally well written; each component contributes to the goal of communicating the significance of the project and generates interest
Organization & Structure
1 pts

Substandard

Structure detracts from the message of the writer

Thoughts are disjointed and lack transition
Poor

Structure of the abstract is not easy to follow

Transitions need improvement
Fair

Structure of the abstract is clear

Most transitions are logical but there is some room for improvement in the flow of the abstract
Good

Structure of the abstract is clear

Transitions are logical and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the abstract
Excellent

Structure of the abstract is exceptional

Transitions are logical and contribute to the overall high quality and effectiveness of the abstract
Content & Discussion
1 pts

Appropriate level of detail in summary, background information, method, data, and conclusions
Substandard

Content is incomplete

Major required topics are lacking or not all included or poorly discussed
Poor

Major points are addressed, but not well supported or discussed
Fair

Content is accurate
and mostly complete
Good

Major points are stated clearly and in an interesting way to draw in the reader
Excellent

The content, style, thoughts, etc. are highly effective at communicating the significance of the project; points are clearly, concisely, accurately, and critically discussed
Clear take-home message
1 pts

Communicates importance of the research and the significance of the findings
Substandard

Abstract does not express why the research is important, relevant, nor why the reader should care
Poor

Abstract contains many general statements and does not provide evidence that the student understood and synthesized the information from the article
Fair

Abstract does a reasonable job of presenting the take home message of the paper
Good

Abstract effectively communicates the significance of the paper, the main results, and their applications

The abstract entices potential readers into obtaining and reading a full-length copy of the paper
Excellent

Abstract is easily readable, flows well, is informative and creates a desire for the reader to obtain and analyze a full-length copy of the paper
Language usage
1 pts

Substandard

Inappropriate tense used; many spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors
Poor

Inappropriate tense used; a few spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors
Fair

Appropriate tense used; no spelling or punctuation, but grammatical errors are present
Good

Appropriate tense used; all grammar and spelling correct, but poor readability
Excellent

Appropriate tense used; all grammar and spelling correct, with high readability
Conventions followed
1 pts

Substandard

Only one of the following are true:
Contractions are avoided
Species names are in appropriate format (Ex: Homo sapiens)
Personal pronouns are used rarely, if at all
Jargon is minimal
Acronyms are defined
References are not cited
Poor

Only two of the following are true:
Contractions are avoided
Species names are in appropriate format (Ex: Homo sapiens)
Personal pronouns are used rarely, if at all
Jargon is minimal
Acronyms are defined
References are not cited
Fair

Only three of the following are true:
Contractions are avoided
Species names are in appropriate format (Ex: Homo sapiens)
Personal pronouns are used rarely, if at all
Jargon is minimal
Acronyms are defined
References are not cited
Good

Only four of the following are true:
Contractions are avoided
Species names are in appropriate format (Ex: Homo sapiens)
Personal pronouns are used rarely, if at all
Jargon is minimal
Acronyms are defined
References are not cited
Excellent

All of the following are true:
Contractions are avoided
Species names are in appropriate format (Ex: Homo sapiens)
Personal pronouns are used rarely, if at all
Jargon is minimal
Acronyms are defined
References are not cited






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