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Science Fair Research Paper
Science Fair Research Paper
Rubric Code:
B68W8W
By
dhabetler
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Project Points
Expert
7 pts
Practicioner
6 pts
Novice
5 pts
Attempts
2 pts
Incomplete
0 pts
IJAS Forms
5 %
Expert
Student includes an Essay Cover Page, Abstract, and Safety Sheet formatted correctly from the CPS Student Science Fair Website. Student has a proper Dever heading on page 1 of their report and has their last name and project title listed in the upper right hand corner of all pages of the paper starting with page 2.
Practicioner
Student includes an Essay Cover Page, Abstract, and Safety Sheet formatted correctly from the CPS Student Science Fair Website. Student has a proper Dever heading on page 1 of their report and has their last name and project title listed in the upper right hand corner of all pages of the paper.
Novice
Student includes an Essay Cover Page, Abstract, and Safety Sheet. Student has a proper Dever heading on page 1 of their report.
Attempts
Student includes an Essay Cover Page and either an Abstract or Safety Sheet.
Incomplete
No Essay Cover page, Abstract or Safety Sheet.
Background Information
30 %
Expert
Student introduces specific, testable topic question, provides background information on science concepts related to the question, and explains why student is interested in the topic.
Practicioner
Student introduces specific, testable topic question, provides background information on some science concepts, explains why student is interested in the topic.
Novice
Student introduces specific, testable topic question, but provides little background information on science concepts related to the question. Does not explain why student is interested in the topic.
Attempts
Student is missing two or more of the following: topic question, background information, why student is interested in the topic.
Incomplete
No or underdeveloped background.
Conclusion
10 %
Expert
Conclusion answers the question based on research alone. Student re-words or re-states the introduction and summarizes the information presented in the paper.
Practicioner
Conclusion somewhat answers the question based on research alone. Student re-words or re-states the introduction and summarizes the information presented in the paper.
Novice
Student re-words or re-states the introduction and summarizes the information presented in the paper.
Attempts
Conclusion is confusing. Student does not attempt to re-state the introduction.
Incomplete
No conclusion.
Bibliography
15 %
Expert
All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 12 different sources. No plagiarism!
Practicioner
All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 10 different sources. No plagiarism!
Novice
Most sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 8 sources. No plagiarism!
Attempts
Includes less than 8 sources cited correctly. No plagiarism!
Incomplete
Sources missing and/or incorrectly cited. No plagiarism!
Overall Content
30 %
Expert
Well developed lead that hooks the reader. Paper is typed in Times New Roman font, size 12 and double spaced. Student uses correct grammar, puntuation, and spelling throughout the report. Report flows from one idea to the next using transitions. Content is correct and complete. Paper is 1500 words.
Practicioner
Includes a lead that hooks the reader. Paper is typed in Times New Roman, size 12 and double spaced. Student has fewer than five mistakes in the report. Report jumps from one idea to the next, but does display clear understanding of the project. Paper is between 1200 and 1500 words.
Novice
Includes a lead. Paper is typed in Times New Roman, size 12 and double spaced. Student have several misspelled words, poor grammar and poor punctuation. Report does not flow and is difficult to understand. Paper is between 1000 and 1200 words.
Attempts
Report shows lack of effort and is unclear throughout. Paper is between 800 and 1000 words.
Incomplete
Report shows lack of effort and is unclear throughout. Paper is less than 800 words.
Keywords:
science fair
Subjects:
Science
Types:
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