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SCIENCE TERM PAPER
Simple rubric designed to assess science-based term paper.
Rubric Code:
D56XB9
By
jstahura
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Subject:
Biology
Type:
Assessment
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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SCIENCE TERM PAPER
Superior
20 pts
Good
15 pts
Fair
10 pts
Poor
5 pts
Introduction/Conclusion
Superior
Clear statement explaining topic and why chosen. Clear statement of conclusions (what was learned).
Good
Either introduction or conclusion is
inadequately stated (does not introduce or summarize elements of topic).
Fair
Either introduction or conclusion is missing entirely. Reads in a "bookish" fashion with little attraction for reader.
Poor
Both introduction and conclusion are missing (paper begins with topic as if copied from reference used). Writer not in touch with reader.
Development
Superior
The topic is well researched and comprehensive and is developed in an orderly fashion. Writer shows aptitude in science.
Good
The topic is researched but parts seem to be lacking or inadequately explained.
Fair
The topic shows little development and there are many parts inadequately developed.
Poor
The topic shows little development and research, is filled with opinion only, and/or is off topic entirely.
Organization
Superior
Well organized, follows a logical development of ideas. Uses appropriate transitions while keeping within topic.
Good
Somewhat organized. Some logical development and transitions.
Fair
Little organization. Scattered thoughts; lacks logical development and appropriate transitions.
Poor
No organization seen. Often illogical. Totally lacks development and use of transitions.
Citations/Bibliography
Superior
Citations are used throughout paper and paper includes accurate & complete bibliography. Each source in bibliography is cited at least once in paper.
Good
Citations are used throughout paper but do not match all sources listed in bibliography. Bibliography adequate but all sources apparently not used.
Fair
Either citations or bibliography missing or inadequately presented.
Poor
No citations or bibliography used and the paper is considered to be plagiarized and will be returned to student ungraded. MUST BE RESUBMITTED.
Format/Mechanics/Length/Paper
Superior
Recyled paper required (printed 2 sides). Standard font size (11 or 12) used, proper margins.
No grammatical, punctuation, spelling errors. Appropriate length as assigned.
Good
LACKS any one to three of the following: recycled paper; proper font or margins; length.
HAS grammatical, punctuation, spelling error.
Fair
LACKS four to six of the following: recycled paper; proper font or margins; length.
HAS grammatical, punctuation, spelling error.
Poor
LACKS over six of the following: recycled paper; proper font or margins; length.
HAS grammatical, punctuation, spelling error.
Subjects:
Biology
Types:
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