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Research Paper and Presentation 
Research an appropriate topic within a given category. Type a research paper in APA format, and prepare and present a PowerPoint slideshow
Rubric Code: T4XWC7
By epederson
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Below Basic

1 pts

Basic

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

x 5 research/work days

Below Basic

Student does not stay on topic and distracts other.
Or
Student researches unrelated topics.
Basic

Student must be redirected because they become off-task easily. Student is a distraction to others.
Proficient

Students stays on task for most of the block. Student does not disrupt other students and does not research unrelated topics.
Advanced

Student stays on task for the entire block. Student does not disrupt other students and does not research unrelated topics.
Rough Draft / Peer Review
  Below Basic

0-7 pts

7 pts

Basic

8-12 pts

12 pts

Proficient

17 pts

Advanced

20 pts

due on:

Below Basic

Student does not have a completed rough draft. Student does not participate in peer review of any other papers.
Basic

Student must leave class to pick up printed copies of rough draft. Student peer reviews only one other paper.
Proficient

Student has three copies of rough draft printed before class on the given due date. Student makes an attempt at peer reviews of two other papers.
Advanced

Student has three copies of rough draft printed before class on the given due date. Student spends quality time in a peer review of at least two other papers.
Research Paper
  Below Basic

8 pts

Basic

13 pts

Proficient

17 pts

Advanced

20 pts

Career Description

Below Basic

Job description is unclear and is lacking much information.
Basic

Job description is clear, but may be lacking some information. Not enough research was done to accurately describe the responsibilities of such a career.
Proficient

Job description is clear and complete. It does not leave any question as to what is required of someone in that position.
Advanced

Job description is researched in-depth, giving a very complete, clear description of its requirements.
Additional Information

training/education
salary/wages
job outlook
Below Basic

Lacking much information about each area.
Or
Lacking entire sections.
Basic

Basic information about education and job training is included. Only one wage / salary figure is included. Job outlook is not clearly addressed.
Proficient

Information about necessary education or job training is included. Beginning and average / maximum wage / salary information is clear. Job outlook is addressed.
Advanced

In-depth information regarding education and training is included, possibly specific schools or programs. Beginning, average, and maximum wage / salary information is discussed as well as job outlook.
Applications to PT

2 of 4 systems
6 units
Below Basic

None of the four systems discussed are mentioned, or they are not at all tied to the career. Less than three of the units are explained, or those that are mentioned are not specific.
Basic

The application of two of the four systems is mentioned. Three to five units are explained in their specific applications to the career.
Proficient

Two of the four systems are clearly explained. Six of the units are discussed, but one or two may lack specific applications to the career field.
Advanced

Two of the four systems discussed are clearly explained as they apply to the career field. At least six of the units are discussed in-depth in their specfic applications to the career.
Format

APA format
title page
references
Below Basic

APA format is not followed. Missing reference page. One or no references listed. References are questionable.
Basic

Paper is mostly formatted accoring to APA style. Only two sources are used, or does not include a non-electronic source. One or more references may be questionable.
Proficient

Paper is appropriately formatted in APA style, including a title page and reference page. Minimum of three sources used, including at least one non-electronic. All sources are reliable.
Advanced

APA format is followed, including a title page and reference page. More than three reliable sources are cited, including at least one non-electronic source.
Mechanics

grammar,
spelling,
punctuation,
transitions
Below Basic

Student does not use appropriate voice at all. Paper lacks transitions. Errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar make reading and understanding the paper difficult.
Basic

Student does not use appropriate voice consistently. Transistions are not very smooth. Several errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Proficient

Student uses appropriate voice consistently. Most transitions are smooth and paper flows fairly well. A few errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Advanced

Student uses appropriate voice consistently. Transitions are smooth and paper flows nicely. Few to no errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Slideshow
  Below Basic

8 pts

Basic

13 pts

Proficient

17 pts

Advanced

20 pts

Visually Appealing

not crowded,
coherent,
appropriate pictures,
animations
Below Basic

Slideshow is incoherent and difficult to read. There is a complete lack of graphics or graphics that are not related to the topic.
Basic

The slides have a theme but are sometimes difficult to read or are not easy to look at. There is a lack of pictures or pictures do not add to the effectiveness of the presentation.
Proficient

All slides have a theme, are easily read from anywhere in the classroom, and are visually appealing. Appropriate pictures are included to make the presentation more effective. Animations and transitions are not used.
Advanced

All slides have a theme, are easily read from anywhere in the classroom, and are visually appealing. Appropriate pictures are included to make the presentation more effective. Animations and transitions are used.
Presentation

transitions,
expands on topic
Below Basic

The student simply reads the information from the slides. No transitions made.
Basic

Presentation is not very smooth. Transitions are not made and it does not flow well. Mostly, the student just reads the slides.
Proficient

Student presents their information very well and makes transitions between slides. Sometimes the student is able to give additional information that is not already on a slide.
Advanced

Students does an excellent job of presenting their information. Appropriate transitions are made between slides. Student is easily able to expand on the information provided in the slideshow (does not just read the slides).




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