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Science in the News 
Science in the News
Rubric Code: VA5434
By sdance
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Science in the News
20 points earned for completing the Science in the News.
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Article Selection & Understanding

Article details & credentials
4

The details in the article are clear. The scientist's objective is delineated, with a clear quote from the article, if available. Answered questions 1 thru 4 thoroughly.
3

The details in the article are clear. The scientist's objective is understandable & includes a minor quote from the article, if available. Answered questions 1 thru 4.
2

The details in the articles are somewhat clear. There are omissions in the objective, quote, or expertise. Did not answer parts of questions 1 thru 4.
1

The details in the article are not clear. There are omissions in the objective, quote, or expertise. An attempt was made to answer questions 1 thru 4.
Scientific Evidence

Provides methods, results & conclusion, and evidentiary steps.
4

Article reported a clear scientific method. Student provided a detailed understanding of the scientific method as reported in the article. Answered questions 5 & 6 in full.
3

Article reported a clear scientific method. Student provided some understanding of the scientific method as reported in the article. Answered questions 5 & 6 in part with some omissions.
2

Article did not provide a clear scientific method. Weak attempt to discern the scientific method as reported in the article. Did not answer parts of questions 5 & 6.
1

The article selected did not have a scientific method reported. An attempt was made to answer questions 5 & 6.
Summary of Article

Article purpose and supporting details.
4

Student makes a detailed and complete summary of the article's content in the student's own words.
3

The summary mostly establishes a clear purpose of the article and mostly demonstrates a clear understanding of the article.
2

The summary somewhat establishes a clear purpose and somewhat demonstrates a clear understanding of the article.
1

The summary does not establish a clear purpose and does not demonstrate a clear understanding of the article.
Mechanics

Punctionation, Capitalization, & Spelling.
4

No spelling or grammatical errors are found in the summary.
3

No more than (2) spelling or grammatical errors.
2

No more than (3) spelling or grammatical errors.
1

More than (4) spelling or grammatical errors.
Photocopy of Article

Photocopy of original article was provided. Date and source was evident.
4

Entire article was provided including documentation as to the source. Date and source was provided in the article.
3

Entire article was provided, but date andsource is not evident.
2

The article supplied was incomplete or edited. The date and source can be identified.
1

The source material was not supplied or was not appropriate for this assignment. Date was not provided.



Keywords:
  • Science research, news article, science



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