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Theory Research Paper - Climate Change or Global Warming

Students will build their own personal theory to the changes being seen in our climate. theories will be based on Global Warming or Climate Change due to other forces.

Rubric Code: Y676XB

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Theory
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Research	Poor The research did not match the theory stated in class their introductory paragraph.	Fair The research did not match the tory stated in class their introductory paragraph.	Good The research defended their theory, providing written and some graphical information. The analytical information was attached to their paper.	Excellent The research cleary defended their theory, providing written and graphical information. The analytical information was well presented and referenced to in body of paper.
Paper	Poor The paper is very hard to understand and does not keep the viewer interested.	Fair The paper is easy to understand and is interesting for the reader.	Good The paper is clear, easy to understand, interesting.	Excellent The paper grabs the readers interest early on. It is easy to understand.
Length	Poor There are 0-2 paragraphs created.	Fair There are 3 entire paragraphs created.	Good The paper contains 5 paragraphs. Intro, 3 main points and a conclusion.	Excellent The paper contains an intro and a well defined conclusion. The body of the essay well explains their points and is beyond the basis of 3 body paragraphs.
unit correlation	Poor There is no correlation to topics discussed in class. The demonstrate a limited knowledge of global warming and climate change.	Fair The student shows a minimal amount of information retained from the unit. They demonstrate a minimal knowledge of global warming and climate change.	Good The student is able to relate a majority of their research project to topics addressed in class and defend their theory. They demonstrate a moderate knowledge of climate change and global warming.	Excellent The students paper is well defended by class material and personal opinion. their research demonstrates a strong understanding of climate change and global warming.
Grammar	Poor Paper shows little to no revisions made, with respect to spell check, peer & teacher assessment and grammar considerations.	Fair Paper demonstrates use of teacher or peer revisement. Alterations have been made with moderate consideration.	Good Paper demonstrates a moderate use of peer, personal and teacher revisions. Work is cited by a student and it is clear that corrections have been made.	Excellent Paper is well revised, with attention to spelling and grammar. Students have utilized personal, peer and teacher assessment strategies.

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