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Science Fair Project Abstract Abstract assignment grading rubric Rubric Code: NBCAB2 By cloverleaf Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Criterion
	Poor 10 pts	Fair 15 pts	Good 20 pts	Exceptional 25 pts
Organization & Structure All major sections of the paper are represented: Purpose, Procedures, Data, Conclusion	Poor Structure of the absract is not easy to follow. Transition needs improvement. Conclusion is not included.	Fair Purpose of the experiment is not clear and precise. Conclusion does not flow well from the body of abstract.	Good Purpose of the experiment is clear. Conclusion does not flow well from the body of abstract.	Exceptional Purpose of the experiment is clear. Conclusion flows from the body of abstract.
Content & Discussion 1. Key words are included (words that define the subject of the paper and set it apart from others.) 2. Appropriate level of detail in summary, background information, data and conclusions.	Poor Content is incomplete. Major required topics are lacking or not all included or poorly discussed.	Fair Purpose of the writing is not clear. Major points are addressed, but not well supported or discussed.	Good Purpose of the writing is clear. Most major points are stated clearly and are somewhat supported. Content is complete.	Exceptional Purpose of the writing is clear. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. Content is complete.
Style, grammar, and punctuation Clear, concise, grammatical writing.	Poor Paper contains numerous (more than 5) grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.	Fair Paper contains 3-5 grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors. Language is at times confusing.	Good Paper contains 1-3 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling. Language is clear and precise.	Exceptional Paper contains less than 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling. Language is clear and precise.
Length of Abstract Maximum of 250 words	Poor Abstract is not the appropriate length; exceeds the maximum of 250 words.	Fair Abstract is not the appropriate length; abstract contains fewer than 100 words.	Good Abstract is the appropriate length; does not exceed the maximum of 250 words.	Exceptional Abstract is the appropriate length; does not exceed the maximum of 250 words.