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PLC Expository writing 
Rubric Code: J39C64
By stronggrace
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric PLC Expository Essay
  Poor

6 pts

Below Average

7 pts

Average

8 pts

Above Average

9 pts

Exemplary

10 pts

Introduction
State Hypothesis

Poor

One or None of the following are met:
-Relevant to topic
-Clearly Stated
-Well Defined (in an "If/Then" statement)
Below Average

Two of the following must be met (may not be clearly written):
-Relevant to topic
-Clearly Stated
-Well Defined (in an "If/Then" statement)
Average

Three of the following must be met (may not be clearly written):
-Relevant to topic
-Clearly Stated
-Well Defined (in an "If/Then" statement)
-Easily Testable
-Predicts new information
Above Average

Four of the following must be met and CLEARLY written:
-Relevant to topic
-Clearly Stated
-Well Defined (in an "If/Then" statement)
-Easily Testable
-Predicts new information
Exemplary

All of the following must be met and CLEARLY written:
-Relevant to topic
-Clearly Stated
-Well Defined (in an "If/Then" statement)
-Easily Testable
-Predicts new information
Preliminary Data Gathering

Poor

Student Does not include any sources for data gathering.
Below Average

Student includes and explains 1 out of 5 of the following sources:
- Personal Experience
- Textbooks/Reference materials
-Internet
-Periodicals
-Interviews
Average

Student includes and explains 2 out of 5 of the following sources:
- Personal Experience
- Textbooks/Reference materials
-Internet
-Periodicals
-Interviews
Above Average

Student includes and explains 3 out of 5 of the following sources:
- Personal Experience
- Textbooks/Reference materials
-Internet
-Periodicals
-Interviews
Exemplary

Student includes and explains 4 out of 5 of the following sources:
- Personal Experience
- Textbooks/Reference materials
-Internet
-Periodicals
-Interviews
Body: Testing Hypothesis
Control Group

Poor

None or few aspects that must remain the same in teh control group are listed/ None are explained
Below Average

Few aspects that must remain the same in the control group are listed, less than half are explained
Average

Most aspects that must remain the same in the control group are listed, about half are explained
Above Average

All aspects that must remain the same in the control group are listed, more than half are explained
Exemplary

Clearly List and Explain all aspects that must remain the same in the control group
Independent Variable

Poor

Does not State the aspect of the experiment being tested
Below Average

-States the aspect of the experiment being tested

Does not explain the aspect being tested; Does not explain HOW the aspect will be tested.
Average

-States the aspect of the experiment being tested

Does not clearly and fully explain the aspect being tested;

-Incompletely explains HOW the independent variable will be changed
Above Average

-Clearly Explain which aspect of the experiment is being tested

-Partially explain HOW the independent variable will be changed
Exemplary

-Clearly Explain which aspect of the experiment is being tested

-Clearly Explain HOW the independent variable will be changed
Dependent Variable

Poor

Does not state what results will be measured.
Below Average

States what results will be measured; Does not explain how it will be measured
Average

States what results will be measured; Does not fully explain how results will be measured.
Above Average

Explains how the results of the experiment will be measured; May not be concise
Exemplary

Clearly Explain how the results of the experiment will be measured
Analyzing Results

Poor

Does not present data
Below Average

-Presents Data

-Uses few tables and charts (where appropriate)

- Does not Explain Charts, Tables, and Data (may not be complete)

-Includes no sample calculations (if applicable
Average

-Presents Data

-Uses some tables and charts (where appropriate)

- Explains Charts, Tables, and Data (may not be concise or clear)

-Includes some sample calculations (if applicable)
Above Average

-Presents Data

-Uses most tables and charts (where appropriate)

- Explains Charts, Tables, and Data (may not be concise)

-Includes some sample calculations (if applicable)
Exemplary

-Clearly and Concisely Presents Data

-Uses all tables and charts (where appropriate)

-Clearly and Concisely Explains Charts, Tables, and Data

-Includes all sample calculations (if applicable)
Conclusions
Discuss Results of Experiment

Poor

Does not Restate Hypothesis
Below Average

- Partially Restates the Hypothesis (may not be concise)

- Does not Discuss Results of the Experiment with any regard to the Hypothesis (may not be concise)
Average

- Fully Restates the Hypothesis (may not be concise)

- Partially Discusses Results of the Experiment with some regard to the Hypothesis (may not be concise)
Above Average

- Fully Restates the Hypothesis (may not be concise)

- Fully Discusses Results of the Experiment with some regard to the Hypothesis (may not be concise)
Exemplary

- Clearly and Fully Restates Hypothesis

- Clearly and Fully Discusses Results of the experiment with regards to the Hypothessis
Analyze Sucess of Experiment

Poor

Does not State whether the Hypothesis was Supported or Rejected by the experiment
Below Average

- States whether the Hypothesis was Supported or Rejected by the experiment

-Does not Explain Why/How the Hypothesis was Supported or Rejected by the Experiment
Average

- States whether the Hypothesis was Supported or Rejected by the experiment

-Partially Explains Why/How the Hypothesis was Supported or Rejected by the Experiment (may not be concise)
Above Average

- States whether the Hypothesis was Supported or Rejected by the experiment

-Fully Explains Why/How the Hypothesis was Supported or Rejected by the Experiment (may not be concise)
Exemplary

- States whether the Hypothesis was Supported or Rejected by the experiment

-Fully and Concisely Explains Why/How the Hypothesis was Supported or Rejected by the Experiment
Discussion of Future Improvements

Poor

No Future Improvements are discussed *OR* One of the following is partially included :
- Sources of Error (NO HUMAN ERROR)

-How to avoid Error in Future

- On topic ideas for Further Questions and Experiments
Below Average

One of the following is fully included *OR* Two are partially included:
- Sources of Error (NO HUMAN ERROR)

-How to avoid Error in Future

- On topic ideas for Further Questions and Experiments
Average

Two of the following are fully included:
- Sources of Error (NO HUMAN ERROR)

-How to avoid Error in Future

- On topic ideas for Further Questions and Experiments
Above Average

All of the following are partially included:

- Sources of Error (NO HUMAN ERROR)

-How to avoid Error in Future

-On topic ideas for Further Questions and Experiments
Exemplary

All of the following are fully included:
- Sources of Error (NO HUMAN ERROR)

-How to avoid Error in Future

- On topic ideas for Further Questions and Experiments
Grammar/Spelling
Use of Vocabulary

Poor

No Scientific Vocabulary is used
Below Average

Some Scientific Vocabulary is used; May not be used correctly
Average

Some Scientific Vocabulary is used correctly
Above Average

All applicable Scientific Vocabulary is used; Most is used correctly
Exemplary

All applicable Scientific Vocabulary is used; All is used correctly
Correct Spelling

Poor

Innumerable Spelling errors exist
Below Average

A significant quantity of spelling errors exist
Average

A Number of Spelling Errors exist
Above Average

Few Spelling Errors Exist
Exemplary

No Spelling Errors Exist
Grammar

Poor

Innumerable Grammar errors Exist
Below Average

A Significant Quantity of Grammar errors Exist
Average

A Number of Grammar Errors Exist
Above Average

Few Grammar errors Exist
Exemplary

No Grammar errors Exist




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