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Science Fair Review of Literature Rubric 
Rubric Code: U926W2
By ahensell
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Public Rubric
Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Review of Literature
5-6 paragraphs reviewing the background research done for a science fair topic
All specific criteria for each of the paragraphs is located in the "How to Write the Review of Literature" handout.
  Level 4 Above & Beyond

*Exceeds expectations/criteria
*Uses relevant information to further elaborate response
*clarifies scientific concepts
*relates response to other science concepts
*suggests additional relevant investigations

4 pts

Level 3: Complete and Correct

*Analyzes & interprets information correctly & completely
*uses relevant science concepts
*Criteria met

3 pts

Level 2: Almost There

* Missing key concepts
*Criteria Missing
*Information based on opinions, not facts

2 pts

Level 1: On Your Way

*inaccurate
*nonscientific
*doesn't follow criteria
*missing key

(N/A)

Introduction: Paragraph 1

*Introduce & Explain Problem
*Explain Brand of Science
*Describes Famous Scientist related to branch of science
Level 4 Above & Beyond
Level 3: Complete and Correct
Level 2: Almost There
Level 1: On Your Way
Body: Paragraph 2

*What you are changing & how (Independent Variable)
Level 4 Above & Beyond
Level 3: Complete and Correct
Level 2: Almost There
Level 1: On Your Way
Body: Paragraph 3

*Explain what you will look for to show a change (Dependent Variable)
Level 4 Above & Beyond
Level 3: Complete and Correct
Level 2: Almost There
Level 1: On Your Way
Body: Paragraph 4

*Describe the Process/Law/or Energy being investigated
Level 4 Above & Beyond
Level 3: Complete and Correct
Level 2: Almost There
Level 1: On Your Way
Closing: Paragraph 5 (6 optional)

*Closing statement
*stated hypothesis
*at least 2 facts from research that supports hypothesis
*opinion statement why you think your research and experiment are important
Level 4 Above & Beyond
Level 3: Complete and Correct
Level 2: Almost There
Level 1: On Your Way



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  • Science Fair, Review, Background Research Report

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