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6th grade Research project Rubric 
6th grade Research project Rubric
Students will use this rubric as they write a short research paper about a topic of choice. It will be their grading rubric when the paper is completed.
Rubric Code: GXX2WBA
By yatescr4764
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  Exceeds Expectation

8 pts

Meets Expecation

7 pts

Basic

6 pts

Developing

5 pts

Not Present

4 pts

Informational Content

Exceeds Expectation

All content is relevent or is necessary in order to understand your project topic. All parts of information is included.
Meets Expecation

Most content is relevent or is necessary in order to understand your project topic. Most parts of information is included.
Basic

Some content is not relevent or is not necessary in order to understand your project topic. Some parts of important information is missing.
Developing

Large amounts of content is not relevent or is not necessary in order to understand your project topic. Large parts of important information is missing.
Not Present

Content is not relevent or is not necessary in order to understand your project topic. Important information is missing.
Organization

Exceeds Expectation

Inviting introduction is unique and connected. Creative pacing and topics are related and grouped together in an organized way.
Meets Expecation

Effective introduction. Facts follow a logical sequence.
Basic

Simple introduction. Facts are linked in a logical manner.
Developing

Ineffective introduction. Facts are strung together in an unorganized manner.
Not Present

No introduction is included. Hard to follow.
Document Length Requirements

Exceeds Expectation

5 or more paragraphs and/or more than 5 sentences per paragraph
Meets Expecation

4 or more paragraphs and/or more than 4 sentences per paragraph
Basic

3 or more paragraphs and/or more than 3 sentences per paragraph
Developing

2 or more paragraphs and/or more than 3 sentences per paragraph
Not Present

1 or more paragraphs and/or more than 3 sentences per paragraph
Sentence Fluency and Word Choice

Exceeds Expectation

Rhythm and flow feel natural. Varied sentence length and structure invites expressive reading. Excellent word choice.
Meets Expecation

Begins to have flow and rhythm. Strong and varied structure. Oral reading leads to expression in places. Word choice is effective and at times creative.
Basic

Attempts compound and complex sentences. Parts invite oral reading. Sentences have different beginnings. There are some words that help to enhance meaning.
Developing

Some simple sentences. Occasional connecting word use. Oral reading is difficult. Words convey general meaning.
Not Present

Choppy, incomplete or rambling sentences. Oral reading not possible. Repetitive. Word choice is limited or used incorrectly.
Mechanics (Spelling and Grammar)

Exceeds Expectation

No spelling errors. Accurate punctuation and no grammar errors.
Meets Expecation

Less than 2 spelling errors. No punctuation, grammar, or capitalization errors.
Basic

3-5 spelling errors. 1-2 punctuation, grammar, or capitalization errors.
Developing

6 or more spelling errors. 3-5 errors on punctuation and capitalization. 3-5 grammar errors.
Not Present

7 or more spelling errors. More than 6 punctuation, capitalization and grammar errors.
Text Features

Exceeds Expectation

Uses at least 10 text features. This may include: Title, Table of Contents, Pictures / Illustrations, Graph or Map, Diagram, Bold and Italic print, and Sub-Titles.
Meets Expecation

Uses at least 8 text features. This may include: Title, Table of Contents, Pictures / Illustrations, Graph or Map, Diagram, Bold and Italic print,and Sub-Titles.
Basic

Uses at least 6 text features. This may include: Title, Table of Contents, Pictures / Illustrations, Graph or Map, Diagram, Bold and Italic print, and Sub-Titles.
Developing

Uses at least 4 text features. This may include: Title, Table of Contents, Pictures / Illustrations, Graph or Map, Diagram, Bold and Italic print, and Sub-Titles.
Not Present

Uses at least 2 text features. This may include: Title, Table of Contents, Pictures / Illustrations, Graph or Map, Diagram, Bold and Italic print, and Sub-Titles.
Bibliography

Exceeds Expectation

ources chosen are highly relevant to the topic; Sources adds greatly to research potential; few, if any additional sources needed.
Meets Expecation

Most sources chosen are relevant to the topic; May require a small amount of additional research.
Basic

Some sources chosen are relevant to the topic; writer may need additional sources to complete research.
Developing

Few sources chosen are relevant to the topic; writer may require significant additional research.
Not Present

Sources are not relevant to researcher’s topic; Sources necessitate extensive additional research.





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