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Science Research Paper Rubric 
Science Research Paper Rubric
Students will use this rubric as they write a short research paper about a topic. It will be their grading rubric when the paper is completed.
Rubric Code: P8CCX3
By rerwin
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Science Research Report Rubric
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3.5 pts

Average

3 pts

Fair

2.5 pts

Poor

2 pts

Informational Content

Excellent

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

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

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

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.
Poor

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

Excellent

Inviting introduction and conclusion that are unique and connected. Creative pacing and topics are related and grouped together in an organized way.
Good

Effective introduction and conclusion. Facts follow a logical sequence.
Average

Simple introduction and conclusion Facts are linked in a logical manner.
Fair

Ineffective introduction and conclusion, OR, 1 is missing. Facts are strung together in an unorganized manner.
Poor

No introduction or conclusion is included. Hard to follow.
Sentence Fluency and Word Choice

Excellent

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

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.
Average

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

Some simple sentences. Occasional connecting word use. Oral reading is difficult. Words convey general meaning.
Poor

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

Excellent

No spelling errors. Accurate punctuation and no grammar errors.
Good

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

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

6 or more spelling errors. 3-5 errors on punctuation and capitalization. 3-5 grammar errors.
Poor

7 or more spelling errors. More than 6 punctuation, capitalization and grammar errors.
participation/ effort

Excellent

On task and utilizing time well.
Good

On task most of the time.
Average

Sometimes on task.
Fair

Off task most of the time.
Poor

Not on task during the project.





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