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Informative Science Research Paper 
Informative Science Research Paper
Submit one neat 5 paragraph essay on the chosen topic following MLA format. Include a works cited page, citing at least 2 resources in-text 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, and punctuality.
Rubric Code: UX8587A
By antheyd
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Superior 10 points

10 pts

Above Average 8 points

8 pts

Sufficient 6 points

6 pts

Insufficient 4 points

4 pts

Sources

Superior 10 points

--Used 2 or more relevant sources.<BR>
--Sources support writer's idea <BR>
--Research in-depth, revealing new insights gained.
Above Average 8 points

--Used 1 relevant sources <BR>
--Sources mostly support writer's idea<BR>
--Research of sufficient depth.
Sufficient 6 points

--Used 1 relevant source<BR>
--Sources somewhat support writer's idea. <BR>
--Surface research.
Insufficient 4 points

--Absent and ineffective sources<BR>
--Source doesn't support any elements of the idea<BR>
--Poor research
Content

Superior 10 points

--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.<BR>
--Content completely addresses the topic being researched.
Above Average 8 points

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Content addresses most factors of the topic being researched.
Sufficient 6 points

--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Content addresses some of the factors of the topic being researched.
Insufficient 4 points

-- Organization, transitions, introduction are poor and do not have clarity and/or appropriateness.<BR>
--Content addresses little of the topic being researched.
Length and layout

Superior 10 points

--Five or more Paragraphs, with at least 5 sentences per paragraph <BR>
--Includes Introduction, Conclusion and body paragraphs that are all connected
Above Average 8 points

--At least 4 Paragraphs, with at least 5 sentences per paragraph <BR>
--Includes Introduction, Conclusion and body paragraphs that are loosely connected
Sufficient 6 points

--Three Paragraphs, with at least 4 sentences per paragraph <BR>
--Includes Introduction, Conclusion and body paragraphs
Insufficient 4 points

--One or two Paragraphs, with at least 5 sentences per paragraph <BR>
--Does not include a connected introduction body and conclusion
Work Cited Page

Superior 10 points

--All sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.<BR>
-- No more than two errors in format or punctuation.
Above Average 8 points

--All sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.<BR>
-- Three to four errors in format or punctuation.
Sufficient 6 points

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.<BR>
-- Five to nine errors in format or punctuation.
Insufficient 4 points

--No sources properly cited in both paper and work cited page.<BR>
--More than 10 errors in format or punctuation.
Wording of paper

Superior 10 points

--Essay is in student's own words, unless quoting a source<BR>
--Essay is written using professional language <BR>
--Few grammatical or spelling errors
Above Average 8 points

--Essay is in student's own words, unless quoting a source<BR>
--Essay is written using somewhat appropriate language <BR>
--Numerous grammatical or spelling errors
Sufficient 6 points

--Essay is in student's own words, unless quoting a source<BR>
--Essay is not written using professional language <BR>
--Essay is full of grammatical or spelling errors
Insufficient 4 points

--Essay is not in student's own words, unless quoting a source<BR>
--Essay is written using unprofessional language <BR>
--Essay is full of grammatical or spelling errors



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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