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Science Fair Project Abstract Grading Rubric 
Science Fair Project Abstract Grading Rubric
This rubric is for grading a science abstract.
Rubric Code: VXCX4X3
By amymilleraz
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Good

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Excellent

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Introduction
2.5 pts

Fair

Did not describe the purpose for doing your science fair project. Limited example of why should anyone care about the work you did and explaination or why. Did not motivate the reader to finish the abstract.
Good

Describe the purpose for doing your science fair project. Explained why should anyone care about the work you did and explaination or why. Somewhat motivated the reader to finish the abstract.
Excellent

Describe the purpose for doing your science fair project. Explained why should anyone care about the work you did and explaination or why. If you made an invention or developed a new procedure how
is it better, faster, or cheaper than what is already out there? Motivate the reader to
finish the abstract.
Problem Statement
2.5 pts

Fair

Limited job of identifying the problem you solved or the hypothesis you investigated.
Good

Good job of identifying the problem you solved or the hypothesis you investigated.
Excellent

Excellent job of identifying the problem you solved or the hypothesis you investigated.
Procedures
2.5 pts

All major sections of the abstract are represented and appear in the following order: Purpose, Hypothesis, Procedure, Results, Conclusions, Sources of Error.
Fair

One component missing or lacking. What was your approach for investigating the problem? Limited or too much detail about materials unless they were critical to your success. No variables listed.
Good

What was your approach for investigating the problem? Too much detail about materials unless they were critical to your success. Do describe the most important variables if you have room. Some variables listed.
Excellent

What was your approach for investigating the problem? Don't go into detail about materials unless they were critical to your success. Do describe the most important variables if you have room.
Results
2.5 pts

Flow of the paper in your transitions.
Fair

Poor answer you as to what was obtained? Not specific and did not use numbers to describe your results. Too much or not enough information. Students not aware of expectations for results.
Good

Not sure or the answer you obtained? Not specific and did not use numbers to describe your results. Too much or not enough information.
Excellent

What answer did you obtain? Be specific and use numbers to describe your results. Do not use vague terms like "most" or "some."
Conclusion
2.5 pts

Fair

Content is accurate and mostly complete. Major points are not stated clearly and in an interesting way to draw in the reader. Limited or too many statements on what your science fair project or invention contributes to the area you worked in.
Good

Major points are stated clearly and in an interesting way to draw in the reader. Limited or too many statements on what your science fair project or invention contributes to the area you worked in.
Excellent

State what your science fair project or invention contributes to the area
you worked in. Did you meet your objectives? For an engineering project state whether you met your design criteria.ssed
Readability
2.5 pts

Fair

Abstract does a reasonable job of presenting the message of the experiment
Good

Abstract effectively communicates the significance of the experiment, the main results, and their applications.
The abstract entices potential readers into obtaining and reading a full-length copy of the lab report
Excellent

Abstract is easily readable, flows well, is informative and creates a desire for the reader to obtain and analyze a full-length copy of the paper
Language usage
2.5 pts

Vocabulary, Grammar, Spelling
Fair

Appropriate tense used; no spelling or punctuation, but grammatical errors are present
Good

Appropriate tense used; all grammar and spelling correct, but poor readability
Excellent

Appropriate tense used; all grammar and spelling correct, with high readability
Conventions followed
2.5 pts

Fair

Only two of the following are true:
Contractions are avoided
Personal pronouns are not used
Slang or conversational language is minimal
Acronyms are defined
Good

Only Three of the following are true:
Contractions are avoided
Personal pronouns are not used
Slang or conversational language is minimal
Acronyms are defined
Excellent

All of the following are true:
Contractions are avoided
Personal pronouns are not used
Slang or conversational language is minimal
Acronyms are defined



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