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Informative Science Research Paper 
Informative Science Research Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit one 1-2 typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following Include a bibliography citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: R73X4B
By krschmitt
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Superior 6 points

6 pts

Above Average 4 points

4 pts

Average 2 points

2 pts

Failure 0 points

0 pts

Quality of research

6 points
Superior 6 points

--Cited 2 or more sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of idea.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Above Average 4 points

--Cited 2 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Sufficient information provided to support most elements of idea.
--Research of sufficent depth.
Average 2 points

--Failed to cite 2 sources
--Source reliablility questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support some elements of idea.
--Surface research.
Failure 0 points

--Absent and ineffective sources
--Source reliablity not subject to peer review
--Information is irrelevant to topic
--Information doesn't support any elements of the idea
--Poor research
Content

6 points
Superior 6 points

--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Above Average 4 points

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Average 2 points

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Failure 0 points

-- Organization, transitions, introduction are poor and do not have clarity and/or appropriateness.
Bibliography

6 points
Superior 6 points

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No more than two errors in format or punctuation.
Above Average 4 points

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Three to four errors in format or punctuation.
Average 2 points

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Five to nine errors in format or punctuation.
Failure 0 points

--No sources are properl cited in both paper and bibliography.
--More than than 10 errors in format or punctuation.
Grammar and Mechanics

6 points
Superior 6 points

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Above Average 4 points

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 3 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Average 2 points

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--No more than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 4 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met some style and/or min/max page requirements
Failure 0 points

--Voice is inconsistent and inappropriate.
--Poor word choice.
-- More than 5 spelling errors.
--More than 5 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements



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