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Research Paper (Alternate Assignment for Fetal Pig)
Rubric Code: B7A593
By aisinlah
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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60 %
  Excellent

12 pts

Above Average

10 pts

Average

8 pts

Unsaticfactory

6 pts

Quality of research

Sources
Citations
Research
Excellent

--Cited 2-5 sources
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Above Average

--Cited 2-5 sources
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to topic.
--Research of sufficent depth.
Average

--Failed to cite at least 2 sources
--Source reliablility questionable.
--Some information relevant to topic.
--Information provided to support topic.
--Surface research.
Unsaticfactory

--1 or no sources cited
--Source reliablility questionable.
--Little information relevant to topic.
--Minimal research.
Content

Topic & Support
Organization
Transition
Introduction
Conclusion
Excellent

--Topic clear.
--Research support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject.
--Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Above Average

--Topic stated clearly.
--Reseach support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Average

--Support for topic barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Unsaticfactory

--Topic unclear or non-existent.
--Or, support for topic insufficient,
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
Works Cited

Sources
Citations
Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and Works Cited page.
-- Almost zero or no errors in format or punctuation.
Above Average

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Few errors in format or punctuation.
Average

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Multiple errors in format or punctuation.
Unsaticfactory

-- Sources not properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Many errors in format or punctuation.
--OR no bibliography.
Grammar and Mechanics

Style
Spelling & punctuation
Mechanics & grammar
Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Above Average

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No spelling errors, except those not detectable by spell-check.
--Fewer than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Average

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--Few spelling errors.
--Few errors in agreement, pronouns or tense.
-- Few punctuation or capitalization errors.
Unsaticfactory

-- Voice inconsistent and/or inappropriate.
-- Ineffective word choice.
--Spelling errors.
--Many errors in agreement, pronouns, or tense.
-- Many errors in punctuation or capitalization errors.
Cover Page/Outline

Title
Instructor name
Your name
Course name
Date
Excellent

--Format appropriate to meet criteria.
--Font, point, and line spacing
--No errors
Above Average

--Format appropriate to meet criteria.
--No more than 2 errors
--Font, point, and line spacing correct
Average

--Format does not completely meet criteria.
--Few errors.
Unsaticfactory

--Format does not meet criteria.
--Many errors





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