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Scientists & Inventions 
Informative Project Research MLA Paper
Research the approved topic. Submit a 500 words paper, double spaced, 12 point font following APA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 4 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar/ mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: MA6654
By ang_coop
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Subject: Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

5 pts

Poor

2 pts

Quality of research

10 pts
Excellent

--Cited 4 or more sources.
--Sources reliable and properly cited.
--All information relevant to topic.
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited 3 sources.
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.
--Most information relevant to thesis.
--Sufficient information provided.
--Research of sufficent depth.
Fair

--Cited 2 sources.
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic
--Surface research.
Poor

--Failed to cite sources.
-Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
--Information provided to support some elements of topic.
--Surface research.
Content

10 pts
Excellent

--Topic interesting, appropriate length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
--Writer involved with subject, not merely doing an assignment.
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--Shows changes in thinking process throughout entire project.
Good

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Shows changes in thinking process throughout entire project.
--Shows some changes in thinking process throughout entire project.
Fair

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Shows a few changes in thinking process throughout entire project.
Poor

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Shows no change in thinking process throughout entire project.
Grammar and Mechanics

10 pts
Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--No more than 2 spelling errors.
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
Fair

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 3 spelling errors.
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Poor

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 4 spelling errors.
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
In-class Presentation

30 pts
Excellent

Clear verbal and visual communication of the research, methodology and findings. Includes: 1)introduction, 2)biography information, 3)description of the invention, 4)description of the improvements and the reason for the improvements, and 5) conclusion. The presentation lasts for 10 minutes.
Good

Clear verbal and visual communication of the research, methodology and findings. Doesn't cover all the required topics.
Fair

Unclear verbal and visual communication of the research, methodology and/or findings.
Poor

A very short presentation with unclear verbal and visual communication of the research, methodology and findings.



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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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