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Environmental Science Research Paper 
Environmental Science Research Paper
Content, Organization, Resources, Language and Structure.
Rubric Code: EB4AX5
By Firedogsue
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeds Expecations

4 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Approaching Expectations

2 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

1 pts

HEADING
10 %

Includes Research topic, Name, Date,
Exceeds Expecations

Heading in complete and includes all required information.
Meets Expectations

Heading is missing some of the required information.
Approaching Expectations

Heading is missing most of the required information.
Does Not Meet Expectations

Only students name is used as heading.
INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
10 %

First Paragraph
Exceeds Expecations

Thesis/topic is clear and stated in introductory paragraph. The main points that will be in paper are clearly stated. A good "hook" or fact is also included to help engage reader.
Meets Expectations

Topic & main points are clear, but not explicitly stated. The "hook" or fact used to enagae the reader is not clear.
Approaching Expectations

The topic/thesis is hinted at, but never clearly stated. There is no "hook" or fact stated to engage the reader.
Does Not Meet Expectations

There is no topic or thesis identifiable. The reader finds no words or phrases that identify a topic or thesis.
CONTENT
40 %

Paragraphs discussing main points
Exceeds Expecations

The content is related to and supports the topic/thesis. Content is sufficient to support the topic with 4 or more main points discussed.
Meets Expectations

The content has some weaknesses in its support of the thesis/topic. More support would strenthen the topic. There are 3 main topics discussed.
Approaching Expectations

The content is insufficient to support the thesis/topic. The support is minimal, but some support can be identified. There are 2 main topics discussed.
Does Not Meet Expectations

There is little content, or the content is unrelated to the thesis or topic. There is 1 main topic discussed.
CONCLUSION
10 %

Last Paragraph
Exceeds Expecations

Main points are wrapped up by restating them briefly. Opinions, other facts that have been learned as well as solutions or predictions have been added.
Meets Expectations

Some main points are restated, facts, opinions or predictions and solutions are not clear or incomplete.
Approaching Expectations

Main points are restated. There are not facts, opinions, predictions or solutions stated.
Does Not Meet Expectations

Main points are not restated.
ORGANIZATION
10 %

Exceeds Expecations

The organization is complete and logical with a progression of ideas leading to a conclusion. Transitions allow the reader to follow the content without disruption.
Meets Expectations

There is a logical progression with occasional breaks in flow of content. Lack of transitions disrupts the flow for the reader.
Approaching Expectations

Logical progression is minimal with disconnected ideas. The reader has difficulty following the development of the topic.
Does Not Meet Expectations

There is no logical progression in the development of the thesis or topic. Ideas are disconnected and disruptions in flow confuse the reader.
LANGUAGE AND STRUCTURE
10 %

Exceeds Expecations

Vocabulary is precise, appropriate. The writing expresses clarity and accuracy in information. Grammar is error free, with maybe a minor error.
Meets Expectations

Vocabulary is appropriate; some phrases need work.
Grammar is mostly error free.
Approaching Expectations

Vocabulary is weak rather than precise. There are numerous grammar errors.
Does Not Meet Expectations

Vocabulary is inadequate to the topic and incorrect. There are many grammar errors.
RESOURCES
10 %

Exceeds Expecations

Resources are sufficient (3 or more). Resources are clearly cited.
Meets Expectations

Resources are adequate (2).
Approaching Expectations

Resources are minimal (1).
Does Not Meet Expectations

Resources are less than minimal (0)






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