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Informative Science Research Paper
Informative Science Research Paper
Submit one 1-2 page typed paper on the provided topic, double spaced, 12 point font, following MLA format. Include a bibliography citing at least 2 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, punctuality and rubric inclusion.
Rubric Code:
U757B5
By
ckrogers11
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Research Paper
Superior 10 points
10 pts
Above Average 8 points
8 pts
Sufficient 7 points
7 pts
Insufficient 6 points
6 pts
Idea
Superior 10 points
--Utilized 2 or more relevant sources.
--Sources support writer's idea
--Research in-depth, revealing new insights gained.
Above Average 8 points
--Utilized 1 relevant sources
--Sources mostly support writer's idea
--Research of sufficient depth.
Sufficient 7 points
--Utilized 1 relevant source
--Sources somewhat support writer's idea.
--Surface research.
Insufficient 6 points
--Absent and ineffective sources
--Source doesn't support any elements of the idea
--Poor research
Content
Superior 10 points
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
--Content completely addresses the topic being researched.
Above Average 8 points
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Content addresses most factors of the topic being researched.
Sufficient 7 points
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Content addresses some of the factors of the topic being researched.
Insufficient 6 points
-- Organization, transitions, introduction are poor and do not have clarity and/or appropriateness.
--Content addresses little of the topic being researched.
Work Cited Page
Superior 10 points
--All sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.
-- No more than two errors in format or punctuation.
Above Average 8 points
--All sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.
-- Three to four errors in format or punctuation.
Sufficient 7 points
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.
-- Five to nine errors in format or punctuation.
Insufficient 6 points
--No sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.
--More than 10 errors in format or punctuation.
Conventions & Formatting
Superior 10 points
--No errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.
--No formatting errors
Above Average 8 points
-- 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.
--1 formatting error.
Sufficient 7 points
--A few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that make a few parts difficult to read
--2 formatting errors
Insufficient 6 points
--There are so many punctuation and grammar errors that it is difficult to read.
--3 or more formatting errors.
On-time & Rubric Inclusion
Superior 10 points
--Paper is turned in completed and on-time.
--Rubric is attached to the back of the paper.
Above Average 8 points
--Paper is turned in 1 day late with rubric attached.
--Paper is turned in on-time without rubric attached.
Sufficient 7 points
--Paper is turned in 2 days late with rubric attached.
--Paper is turned in 1 day late without rubric attached.
Insufficient 6 points
--Paper is turned in 3 days late with rubric attached.
--Paper is turned in 2 days late without rubric attached.
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Science
Social Sciences
Types:
Presentation
Writing
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