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Minibeasts Research Project Grade 3 Massachusetts Research Project This rubric was created as a guide for students and parents new to research projects. Rubric Code: V2C897 By SueArmstrong Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: Project Grade Levels: K-5

Massachusetts Research Project
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Facts and Sources	Poor Student displays no facts, or mostly incorrect facts. No sources cited.	Fair Student displays facts, mostly correct. Student uses one source only.	Good Student displays a variety of mostly correct facts. Student uses two sources.	Excellent Students displays a variety of correct facts. Student uses three or more sources.
Research and Understanding	Poor Student did inadequate research. Student does not understand their own project.	Fair Student did some research but most information is not in their words. Student shows little understanding of their project.	Good Student did a lot of research and it is presented in their own words. Student shows a clear understanding of their project.	Excellent Student did significant research and it is entirely in their own words. Student demonstrates a deep understanding of their project.
Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation	Poor Project has little or no punctuation or spelling. Topic or material unclear due to excessive errors.	Fair Project has some correct spelling and punctuation. Writing style makes topic and/or material unclear.	Good Project uses mostly correct spelling and punctuation. Writing style makes topic and/or material understandable.	Excellent Student has no errors in spelling or punctuation. Writing style adds to the understanding of the topic and/or material.
Project setup (Poster, Diorama, or Model)	Poor Did not follow directions for set up. Project layout is unorganized and messy.	Fair Followed some directions given for set up. Project needs some organizational improvement and could be tidied up.	Good Followed most directions for set up. Project is well organized and mostly tidy.	Excellent Followed all directions for set up. Project is very well organized and tidy.