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Science Writing Rubric 
Science Writing Rubric
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Rubric Code: F57666
By morandr
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Unacceptable

1 pts

Below Average

2 pts

Fair/Average

3 pts

Above Average

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Content & Development

Unacceptable

Content is incomplete.

Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.

No research present.
Below Average

Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.

Major points are addressed, but not well supported.

Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts.

Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Fair/Average

Content is somewhat complete; it contains some persuasive elements.

Major points are addressed, but not well supported.

Research is adequate or does not address many course concepts.

Content is fairly consistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Above Average

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.

Major points are stated clearly and are supported.

Research is good, timely and addresses course concepts.

Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Excellent

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.

Major points are stated clearly and are very well supported.

Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts.

Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure

Unacceptable

Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.

Paragraphs do not relate to each other. There is a complete lack of transitions.
Below Average

Organization is poor, the reader has a difficult time staying engaged. Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.

Paragraph transitions are either nonexistent or very weak.
Fair/Average

Structure of paragraphs is not easy to follow.

Paragraph transitions need improvement.
Above Average

Structure of the paragraphs are clear and easy to follow.

Transitions are solid.
Excellent

Structure of paragraphs are outstanding, the reader is thoroughly engaged.

Transitions keep the reader engaged and moving fluidly through the paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Unacceptable

Paper contains so many grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors that it is impossible to read.

Writer uses jargon or conversational tone.
Below Average

Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Writer uses some jargon or conversational tone.
Fair/Average

Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Above Average

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Excellent

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.

Phrasing, sentence structure and grammar show originality and creativity.
Citations

(if applicable
Unacceptable

No citations.
Below Average

Student has very few citations.

Most are formatted incorrectly.
Fair/Average

Student does not have the required number of citations.

Most are formatted correctly.
Above Average

Student has included the required number of citations.

All are formatted correctly.
Excellent

Number of citations go beyond the required amount.

All are correctly formatted.






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