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Informative Science Research Paper 
Informative Science Research Paper
Submit one neat 6 paragraph essay on the chosen topic following MLA format. Include works cited page, citing at least 5 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, bibliography, and punctuality.
Rubric Code: LX8B4WC
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Superior 7.5 points

7.5 pts

Above Average 6 points

6 pts

Sufficient 5 points

5 pts

Insufficient 3 points

3 pts

Content

Superior 7.5 points

--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.<BR>
--Content completely addresses the topic being researched.
--Clear thesis statement in the introduction.
Above Average 6 points

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Content addresses most factors of the topic being researched.
----Clear thesis statement in the introduction.
Sufficient 5 points

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Content addresses some of the factors of the topic being researched.
--No clear thesis statement in the introduction
Insufficient 3 points

-- Organization, transitions, introduction are poor and do not have clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Content addresses little of the topic being researched.
--No clear thesis statement in the introduction
Length and layout

Superior 7.5 points

--6 or more Paragraphs, with at least 5 sentences per paragraph <BR>

*Introduction/Thesis
*4 body paragraphs
-scientific
explanation
-explanation of a
real world example
-explanation of
another real world
example
-explanation of the
demonstration
*Conclusion
Above Average 6 points

--At least 5 Paragraphs, with at least 5 sentences per paragraph <BR>
--Missing one of the following:
*Introduction/Thesis
*4 body paragraphs
-scientific
explanation
-explanation of a
real world example
-explanation of
another real world
example
-explanation of the
demonstration
*Conclusion
Sufficient 5 points

--4 Paragraphs, with at least 5 sentences per paragraph <BR>
--Missing two of the following:
*Introduction/Thesis
*4 body paragraphs
-scientific
explanation
-explanation of a
real world example
-explanation of
another real world
example
-explanation of the
demonstration
*Conclusion
Insufficient 3 points

--One or two Paragraphs, with at least 5 sentences per paragraph <BR>
--Missing multiple of the following:
*Introduction/Thesis
*4 body paragraphs
-scientific
explanation
-explanation of a
real world example
-explanation of
another real world
example
-explanation of the
demonstration
*Conclusion
Work Cited Page/Sources

Superior 7.5 points

--All sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.<BR>
-- No more than two errors in format or punctuation.
--Used 5 or more relevant sources.<BR>
--Sources support writer's idea <BR>
Above Average 6 points

--All sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.<BR>
-- Three to four errors in format or punctuation.
--Used 4 relevant sources <BR>
--Sources mostly support writer's idea<BR>
Sufficient 5 points

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.<BR>
-- Five to nine errors in format or punctuation.
--Used 3 relevant source<BR>
--Sources somewhat support writer's idea. <BR>
Insufficient 3 points

--No sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.<BR>
--More than 10 errors in format or punctuation.
--2 or fewer sources<BR>
--Source doesn't support any elements of the idea<BR>
Wording of paper/Format

Superior 7.5 points

--Essay is in student's own words, unless quoting a source<BR>
--Essay is written using professional language <BR>
--Few grammatical or spelling errors
--MLA Format
*1.5 spacing, 12 pt
font, double
spaced
Above Average 6 points

--Essay is in student's own words, unless quoting a source<BR>
--Essay is written using somewhat appropriate language <BR>
--Numerous grammatical or spelling errors
--MLA Format
*1.5 spacing, 12 pt
font, double
spaced
Sufficient 5 points

--Essay is in student's own words, unless quoting a source<BR>
--Essay is not written using professional language <BR>
--Essay is full of grammatical or spelling errors
--MLA format
*1.5 spacing, 12 pt
font, double
spaced
Insufficient 3 points

--Essay is not in student's own words, unless quoting a source<BR>
--Essay is written using unprofessional language <BR>
--Essay is full of grammatical or spelling errors
--Not in MLA format



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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