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Science Fair Research Paper

Saint Pancratius Science Fair - Middle School. Ms. Beall and Mrs. Weber will use this rubric to to grade the research paper portion of your science fair project. Counts as part of your long-term projects grade.

Rubric Code: VX2W7W4

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Project Categories
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Poor 2 pts	Incomplete 1 pts
Title and Format	Excellent First page includes student's name, subject, teacher and science fair date left justified. Title is centered mid-page and concisely addresses project topic.	Good First page is missing one of the following: First page includes student's name, subject, teacher and science fair date left justified. Title is centered mid-page and concisely addresses project topic.	Poor First page is missing two of the following: First page includes student's name, subject, teacher and science fair date left justified. Title is centered mid-page and concisely addresses project topic.	Incomplete First page is missing several components and is difficult to understand.
Abstract	Excellent The abstract is between 100 and 250 words and includes each of four requirements - objective, materials and methods, results, and conclusion/discussion.	Good The abstract is between 100 and 250 words and includes three of four requirements - objective, materials and methods, results, and conclusion/discussion.	Poor The abstract is between 100 and 250 words and includes one to two of four requirements - objective, materials and methods, results, and conclusion/discussion.	Incomplete The abstract is too short and does not contain the requirements - objective, materials and methods, results, and conclusion/discussion.
Hypothesis	Excellent Hypothesis is testable and directly relates to the question. At least two reasons are given for making this hypothesis.	Good Hypothesis is testable, directly relates to the question. One reason is given for making this hypothesis.	Poor Hypothesis correlates to the purpose, but is difficult to test. No reasons are given for making the hypothesis.	Incomplete Hypothesis does not answer the research question and is not testable.
Materials and Procedure	Excellent MATERIALS: ALL required materials are listed. PROCEDURE: Steps are numbered, logical and thorough enough to be repeated without question or confusion.	Good MATERIALS: Student included all items required. PROCEDURE: Steps are numbered, logical and thorough, but one or more steps are missing or confusing.	Poor MATERIALS: Student included most items required. PROCEDURE: Steps are logical, but somewhat confusing.	Incomplete Student did not list all necessary items, or use appropriate materials. Steps are not detailed or logical, and/or missing. It would be extremely difficult to follow or duplicate this experiment.
Background Information	Excellent Student introduces specific, testable topic question, provides background information on science concepts related to the question.	Good Student introduces specific, testable topic question, provides background information on some science concepts.	Poor Student introduces specific, testable topic question, but provides little background information on science concepts related to the question.	Incomplete Student is missing two or more of the following: topic question, background information, or scientific concepts.
Conclusion	Excellent Conclusion answers the question based on data alone. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect and discusses possible explanations for results.	Good Conclusion answers the question based on re-data alone. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect, showing an understanding of the scientific process.	Poor Conclusion answers the question based on data, but leaves some confusion.	Incomplete Conclusion is confusing and/or does not answer the research question. Student does not attempt to explain if hypothesis was correct or incorrect.
Bibliography	Excellent All sources are correctly cited in MLA format. Includes at least 3 different sources. No plagiarism!	Good All sources are correctly cited in MLA format. Includes at least 2 different sources. No plagiarism!	Poor Most sources are correctly cited in MLA format. Includes only 1 source. No plagiarism!	Incomplete Sources missing and/or incorrectly cited.
Overall Content	Excellent Font Times New Roman, size 12 and double spaced. Student uses correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling throughout the report.	Good Font Times New Roman, size 12 and double spaced. Student has less than 3 spelling or grammatical errors.	Poor Font other than Times New Roman and single spaced. Student has less than 5 spelling or grammatical errors.	Incomplete Report shows lack of effort and is unclear thoughout.

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