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Physics Term Paper 
Physics Research Term Paper • Size 12, Times New Roman font • 4-5 pages • Bibliography (minimum of 4 references)
Rubric Code: SXBBC6C
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Subject: Physics  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Physics Research Term Paper
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Overall quality of research
50 pts

Excellent

--Sources reliable and properly cited.<BR>
--All information relevant to topic<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.<BR>
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.<BR>
--Most information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided <BR>
--Research of sufficient depth.
Fair

--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
Needs Improvement

--Sources not reliable<BR>
--Too much "quoting"<BR>
--Did not research the questions that needed to be answered.<BR>
--Incomplete or no analysis of atomic model research
Content
50 pts

Excellent

--Support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.<BR>
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.<BR>
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion. <BR>
--Followed the layout given.
--Full detail given.
--Demonstrates superior command of topic.
Good

--Support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Mostly followed layout.
--Most detail given.
--Demonstrates good command of topic.
Fair

--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or greatly lacking in depth & complexity.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Missing parts of the layout.
--Some detail given.
--Demonstrates average command of topic.
Needs Improvement

--Insufficient support & lacking depth of topic research. <BR>
--No or very little organization. Transitions, induction & conclusion are absent or have no clarity.<BR>
--Little to no layout instructions followed.
--Little to none detail given.
--Demonstrates below average/poor command of topic.
Organization/Writing
40 pts

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR>
--Less than 1 spelling error.<BR>
--Less than 1 error in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
--Less than 1 error in punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met all style and min/max page requirements (2-3 pages)
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Fairly effective word choice.<BR>
--No more than 3 spelling errors.<BR>
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met most style and min/max page requirements (at least 2 pages)
Fair

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than 4 spelling errors. <BR>
--More than 4 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
--More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met some style and/or min/max page requirements (at least 1 3/4 pages)
Needs Improvement

--Voice not consistent or appropriate.<BR>
--Little correct word choice.<BR>
--More than 5 spelling errors.<BR>
--More than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
--More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements (less than 1 1/2 pages)
Mechanics
10 pts

Excellent

--All sources properly cited in bibliography.<BR>
-- No more than 1 error in format or punctuation.<BR>
--4 or more sources listed.
Good

--All sources properly cited in bibliography.<BR>
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.<BR>
--3 sources listed.
Fair

--Not all sources properly cited in bibliography.<BR>
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.<BR>
--1-2 source listed.
Needs Improvement

--No citations. No sources.<BR>
--Excessive errors in punctuation.



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research







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