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When Does Life Begin Research Paper 
Informative Science Research Paper
Submit a 2 page typed paper on your personal view point as to when life begins, double spaced, 12 point font, times new roman. Include a bibliography citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper. One of them can be the website I provided. (These are not part of the 2 pages!!!) Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, bibliography, punctuality and rubric inclusion.
Rubric Code: TX5BAW9
By anthony_jahr
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric When Does Life Begin?
  Insufficient 6 points

6 pts

Sufficient 11 points

11 pts

Above Average 15 points

15 pts

Superior 20 points

20 pts

Viewpoint

Insufficient 6 points

--Absent and ineffective sources
--Source doesn't support any elements of the idea
--Poor research
Sufficient 11 points

--Utilized 1 relevant source
--Sources somewhat support writer's idea.
--Surface research.
Above Average 15 points

--Utilized 1 relevant sources
--Sources mostly support writer's idea
--Research of sufficient depth.
Superior 20 points

--Utilized 2 or more relevant sources.
--Sources support writer's idea
--Research in-depth, revealing new insights gained.
Content

Insufficient 6 points

-- Organization, transitions, introduction are poor and do not have clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Content addresses little of the topic being researched.
Sufficient 11 points

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Content addresses some of the factors of the topic being researched.
Above Average 15 points

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Content addresses most factors of the topic being researched.
Superior 20 points

--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--Content completely addresses the topic being researched.
Cover Page & Work Cited Page

Insufficient 6 points

--No title page is present.
--No sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.
--More than 10 errors in format or punctuation.
Sufficient 11 points

--Not all of the required information is on the title page.
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.
-- Five to nine errors in format or punctuation.
Above Average 15 points

--Cover page includes research topic, student name, period, and date.
--All sources cited using MLA format in both paper and work cited page.
-- Three to four errors in format or punctuation.
Superior 20 points

--Cover page includes research topic, student name, period, and date.
--All sources cited using MLA format in both paper and work cited page.
-- No more than two errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar & Spelling

Insufficient 6 points

--There are so many punctuation and grammar errors that it is difficult to read.
--3 or more formatting errors.
Sufficient 11 points

--A few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that make a few parts difficult to read
--2 formatting errors
Above Average 15 points

-- 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.
--1 formatting error.
Superior 20 points

--No errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.
--No formatting errors



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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