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Scientist Letter Rough Draft and Partner Feedback 
Rubric Code: Z8534X
By lawrencel
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exemplary

40 pts

Proficient

30 pts

Developing

20 pts

Poor

10 pts

Letter Format
10 %

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Exemplary

Letter is professional in formatting with a date, proper greeting, body divided into paragraphs, closing, four spaces for your signature, your name, and your contact information below.
Proficient

Your letter has most of the required formats but you are missing one of the professional letter formats.
Developing

The letter is formatted but you are missing two or more of the requirements.
Poor

The letter is not formatted correctly.
Introduction
10 %

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Exemplary

You introduce yourself and the reason for writing. Your introduction is clear and easy to read. The introduction is organized and highlights the main points you plan to discuss in the letter. You specifically mention the published work you read that you are inquiring about.
Proficient

You introduce yourself and include the reason you are writing to the person. Your introduction could be a little more clear regarding what you plan to discuss later.
Developing

You introduce yourself but perhaps you fail to mention the reasons you are writing or mention the work that you are inquiring about.
Poor

You introduce yourself but you fail to organize your thoughts or include the reasons you are writing to the scientist.
Letter Body Content
20 %

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Exemplary

Your letter is compelling and demonstrates a true interest in the scientist's work. Your letter contains several well thought-out questions regarding the scientist's work, education, and life. It is clear why you are asking the questions and they are well connected. You have a good mix of questions and content.
Proficient

Your letter is composed in a smooth manner and contains several questions about the scientists work intermixed with observations about the scientist's work. Your questions could be more thoughtful or relevant or perhaps you could include more connections between the questions or reasons for asking.
Developing

The body of your paragraph contains questions, but the questions could be more relevant or thoughtfully constructed. You might ask too many questions without giving background or reasons for asking.
Poor

The body of your letter contains information and questions but it isn't clear that you were thoughtful or provided grounded reasons for asking them.
Incorporation of the Published Work
20 %

Exemplary

You smoothly incorporated the study you read into your letter. It is clear you read the work and demonstrated an understanding of the content and conclusions.
Proficient

You incorporated the study you read into your letter. It is clear you read the study but perhaps you could have demonstrated a more thorough understanding of the content and conclusions.
Developing

You incorporated the study into the letter you read and you provided some content and analysis but your incorporation lacks depth and does not demonstrate a deep understanding of the content or conclusions.
Poor

You mention the study you read but provided very little understanding or analysis of the work.
Peer Feedback You Provided
20 %

Exemplary

You provided thoughtful feedback to your peer's letter. You provided the extra set of eyes for format. You commented on the content provided, and questions asked. You offered advice for content and question revisions as well as grammatical and organizational ones.
Proficient

You provided feedback to your peer's letter. You commented on the questions written. You offered advice for both content and grammatical edits. You could have offered advice below the surface or asked questions that helped your peer improve the letter in a more meaningful way.
Developing

You provided feedback to your peer's letter in both a content and grammatical manner. Your feedback could have been deeper and more thoughtful.
Poor

You provided feedback to your peer but it isn't clear that you carefully read the letter and offered clear guidance on how to make it better.
Organization and Professionalism
10 %

Exemplary

Your letter is organized and easy to read. Your letter is professional in nature and free of grammatical errors.
Proficient

Your letter is organized and clear. Your grammatical errors are limited.
Developing

Your letter shows some signs of being edited but you have several organizational and grammatical errors.
Poor

Your letter is disorganized and needs editing.




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