Skip to main content
iRubric: Physics Research Project Rubric

iRubric: Physics Research Project Rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Physics Research Project Rubric 
Physics Research Project Rubric
Rubric Code: SXC76A9
By chrjestel
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Physics  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Physics Research Project Rubric
  Excellent

1 pts

Good

0.75 pts

Fair

0.5 pts

Poor

0.25 pts

Weighted Criteria Score

(N/A)

Title (5%)

Excellent

Title clearly describes what the research project is about. All group member's names, teacher's name, and due date is listed
Good

Title describes the research project and partners' names are present
Fair

Title does not clearly describe what the research project is about. Names are present
Poor

No title was provided but names are present
Weighted Criteria Score

5 x _____
Introduction (15%)

Excellent

Clear and concise introduction outlining the background, importance, and limitations of your research paper. Thesis statement is specific, concise, and concerning a debatable topic in society, technology, and the environment.
Good

Somewhat clear introduction outlining the background, importance, and limitations of your research paper. Thesis statement is somewhat specific and concerns a debatable topic in society, technology, and the environment.
Fair

Not very clear introduction outlining some of the background, importance, and limitations of your research paper. Thesis statement is not specific or concise, but still concerns a debatable topic in society, technology, and the environment.
Poor

Not at all clear introduction outlining few of the background, importance, and limitations of your research paper. Thesis statement is not specific or concise, and does not concern a debatable topic in society, technology, and the environment.
Weighted Criteria Score

15 x _____
Data (5%)

Excellent

Data is presented in professional looking table or chart. Table or chart is accurate and complete, with a descriptive title and labelled columns with appropriate units and significant figures. Uncertainty is noted where applicable
Good

Minor errors or omissions from top score description
Fair

Data is presented accurately but in improper format (i.e. in written form but no tables or charts) and/or major errors or omissions. (missing units or labels for headings of columns in table)
Poor

Demonstrates minimal effort. Tables are messy and incomplete. Headings, units, s.f's are missing. error is not noted when needed
Weighted Criteria Score

5 x _____
Discussion (20%)

Excellent

Discussion is detailed and includes the relationship between trends/patterns seen, a thorough discussion of the data, and analysis of graphs. Discussion clearly relates to thesis statement. All calculations are done correctly.
Good

Somewhat detailed and/or minor errors or omissions.
Fair

Brief and/or major errors or omissions
Overall, section is not very thoroughly done.
Poor

Demonstrates minimal effort.
Weighted Criteria Score

20 x _____
Conclusion (15%)

Excellent

Clear and concise conclusions are given. Conclusion addresses the thesis statement and outlines the main evidence that supports the thesis.
Good

Conclusions are present and complete, knowledge gained in present, discussion of errors present, but is not clear and precise.
Minor errors and/or omissions
Fair

Conclusion is missing parts and/or knowledge gained. Conclusion has major errors or omissions.
Poor

Demonstrates minimal effort
Weighted Criteria Score

15 x _____
References (5%)

Excellent

Minimum of three academic references sourced in CSE format.
Good

Only two academic references sourced in CSE format.
Fair

Only one academic references sourced in CSE format.
Poor

Only one academic reference is sourced and not in CSE format.
Weighted Criteria Score

5 x _____
Presentation (20%)

Excellent

Poster board is decorative with main points of research displayed. All data is displayed and in a professional looking manner. All questions asked are answered correctly and professionally.
Good

Somewhat detailed and/or minor errors or omissions.
Fair

Brief and/or major errors or omissions
Overall, not very thoroughly done.
Poor

Demonstrates minimal effort
Weighted Criteria Score

20 x _____
Model (10%)

Excellent

Model is creative and clearly outlines a main physics concept in the research. Model clearly relates to thesis.
Good

Model is creative and outlines a main physics concept in the research.
Fair

Overall, not very thoroughly done. Model does not relate to thesis.
Poor

Demonstrates minimal effort
Weighted Criteria Score

10 x _____
Spelling, grammar, etc. (5%)

Overall appearance
Excellent

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Proper "voice" is used and no use of pronouns.
Good

Some errors in rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation but errors doe not distract reader or impede communication.
Minor errors and/or omissions
Fair

Frequent errors in rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation; Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone; Language distracts reader and impedes communication.
Poor

Numerous errors in all areas of "excellent" category. Language severely impedes communication.
Demonstrates minimal effort.
Weighted Criteria Score

5 x _____
Score

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Weighted Criteria Score

Grade: _____




Subjects:

Types:

Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n16