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Scientific Position Paper 
Scientific Position Paper
A rudimentary rubric for a technical position paper on a scientific subject.
Rubric Code: CB88A8
By laneyk
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
  Incomplete

10 pts

Average

15 pts

Exceptional

20 pts

Introduction
10 %

Incomplete

Does not state writer's position and plan for the essay and/or jumps right to the body of the essay
Average

Does state writer's position and plan for the essay, but is weak and leaves the reader confused about the topic and/or writer's position on the topic
Exceptional

States writer's position and plan for the essay clearly and strongly, so that the reader is not confused about the topic and/or position on the topic
Supporting Evidence
40 %

Does writer avoid the use of emotional arguments?
Incomplete

Only one relevant, reliable, scientifically sound reference or makes use of many inflammatory statements, emotional arguments.
Average

At least two relevant, reliable, and scientifically sound references. Citation is used correctly most of the time. Emotional arguments are mostly avoided.
Exceptional

Three or more relevant, reliable, and scientifically sound references that adequately support the writer's position. Citation is used correctly. No emotional arguments.
Appropriate tone
15 %

Writer writes in a professional manner.
Incomplete

Does not treat the subject seriously. Uses a lot of slang and informal language. Tone more appropriate for a letter to the editor of a magazine or newspaper than for a scientific paper.
Average

Some confused sentences; writer shifts person throughout essay or uses "you" and "I" frequently
Exceptional

Writer treats the subject seriously, using formal language. Position is clearly stated in an objective, logical manner.
Conclusion
10 %

Incomplete

No concluding paragraph - essay ends abruptly
Average

Weak concluding paragraph - does not summarize or restate the thesis clearly
Exceptional

Strong concluding paragraph - summarizes and restates the thesis in an interesting way that captures the reader's attention
Organization
15 %

Incomplete

Almost no organization; no logical progression of ideas; no use of transitions between paragraphs
Average

Some organization; some logical progression of ideas in some parts of essay, but not others; a few transitions, but not throughout the essay
Exceptional

Well organized; clear, logical progression of ideas; uses appropriate transitions
Mechanics
10 %

Incomplete

5 or more grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors
Average

4 or less grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors
Exceptional

no grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors



Keywords:
  • argumentative essay, critical thinking essay, position


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