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Science Fair Research Paper 
Science Fair Research Paper
Rubric Code: R39X4X
By nichola29
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
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Powered by iRubric Science Fair Research Paper
 

10 pts


8 pts


6 pts


0 pts

Heading/Title/Format

10

Full name, teacher's name, subject, and date are listed in the correct area. Pages are numbered with the last name and page number. Format is correct.
Font size and type are correct.
8

Most of the heading's information is listed in the correct area. Pages are numbered with the last name and page number. Format/font size and type are mostly correct but some information may not be placed correctly.
6

The heading's information is not complete/not listed in the correct area. Pages are not properly numbered with the last name and page number. Format/font size and type vary and some information may not be placed correctly.
0

The heading's information is missing and not in the correct area. Pages are not properly numbered with the last name and page number. Format/font size and type are incorrect.
Purpose

10

Clearly states why this topic was chosen and the importance of this topic.
8

Somewhat clearly states why this topic was chosen and the importance of this topic.
6

States why this topic was chosen and the importance of this topic.
0

Unclear about why this topic was chosen and the importance of this topic or it is missing altogether.
Hypothesis

10

It is clear and detailed about what the author predicts will happen.
8

It is somewhat clear and detailed about what the author predicts will happen.
6

The author predicts what will happen.
0

The author does not clearly state what they think will happen or it is missing.
Materials

10

Clear details are given about the different materials required for the experiment.
8

Somewhat clear details are given about the different materials required for the experiment.
6

Unclear details are given about the different materials required for the experiment.
0

Not many details are given about the materials or it is missing.
Procedure

10

Procedures are outlined in a step-by-step fashion that could be followed by anyone without additional explanations. The author is specific about the steps of the experiment.
8

Procedures are outlined in a step-by-step fashion that are mostly clear. The author is mostly specific about the steps of the experiment.
6

Procedures are outlined in a step-by-step fashion that have gaps in explanation. The author is not very specific about the steps of the experiment.
0

Procedures that are outlined are seriously incomplete or not sequential causing confusion.
Background Information/Research

10

Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings. Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.
8

Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.
6

Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed. Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.
0

The information appears to be disorganized. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
Results/Data Collection

10

Some form of data was collected. It was summarized, independently, in a way that clearly describes what was discovered.
8

Data was collected. It was summarized, independently, in a way that somewhat clearly describes what was discovered.
6

Data was collected. Results were not clearly described to what was discovered. The information was not represented in a meaningful way.
0

Data was not discussed. Results were not clearly described or expressed.
Conclusion

10

Student provided a detailed conclusion clearly based on the data and related to previous research findings and the hypothesis statement(s).
8

Student provided a somewhat detailed conclusion clearly based on the data and related to the hypothesis statement(s). Some potential errors were pointed out.
6

Student provided a conclusion with some reference to the data and the hypothesis statement(s).
0

No conclusion was apparent OR important details were overlooked.
Bibliography

10

All the references are listed in alphabetical order. There are at least 5 sources.
8

All the references are listed in alphabetical order. There are at least 4 sources.
6

All the references are listed in alphabetical order. There are at least 3 sources.
0

Less than 3 sources are listed and/or page is not found.
Grammar and Mechanics

10

No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
8

Almost no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors
6

A few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
0

Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.




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