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Science School Research Paper 
Science School Research Paper
3-5 pages Times New Roman 12 pt. Double Spaced
Rubric Code: W24XW37
By coachben1234
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Advanced (4)

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Proficent (3)

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Developing (2)

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Beginning (1)

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Quality of research

Advanced (4)

All information accurate and relevant to topic/hypothesis.

Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.

Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Proficent (3)

Most information accurate and relevant to topic/hypothesis.

Sufficient information provided

Research of sufficient depth.
Developing (2)

Source reliability questionable.

Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.

Some information relevant to and supports some elements topic/hypothesis.

Surface research.
Beginning (1)

Source reliability questionable.

Omitted information interferes with ability of reader to find the source.

Some information relevant to and supports some elements of topic/hypothesis.

Surface research.
Content

Advanced (4)

Topic interesting and based on appropriate focus question

Support for topic/hypothesis complex, complete, & in-depth.

Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions and a strong stance throughout paper.
Proficent (3)

Topic based on an an appropriate question.

Support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.

Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Developing (2)

Topic too broad or narrow and/or a poor topic for research.

Support for thesis barely sufficient.

Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Beginning (1)

Topic too broad or narrow and/or a poor topic for research.

Support for topic not sufficient.

Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Introduction

Advanced (4)

Does not convey topic. Does not describe subtopics that will be discussed. Lacks a hook and thesis statement.
Proficent (3)

Conveys topic and subtopics. Thesis is broad and not quite put together.
Developing (2)

Conveys topic and clearly presents subtopics. Thesis is broad and not as specific as it could be.
Beginning (1)

Strong introduction of topic and subtopics. Strongly worded and precise thesis statement.
Conclusion

Advanced (4)

Does not summarize evidence as it relates to thesis. Does not discuss the impact of researched material on topic.
Proficent (3)

Review of key conclusions. Some integration with thesis.
Discusses impact of researched material.
Developing (2)

Strong review of key conclusions. Strong integration with thesis. Discusses impact of researched material.
Beginning (1)

Strong review of key conclusions. Strong integration of thesis statement. Insightful discussion of impact of researched material.
Works Cited/Bibliography

Advanced (4)

All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Proficent (3)

All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Developing (2)

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
Beginning (1)

Sources are not cited in both paper and bibliography.
Format

Advanced (4)

No errors in Format.
Proficent (3)

Few errors in Format.
Developing (2)

5 or less errors in Formatting.
Beginning (1)

More than 5 errors in Formatting.
Grammar and Mechanics

Advanced (4)

Sophisticated and precise word choice.

No spelling errors.

No punctuation or capitalization errors.

Met all style and requirements
Proficent (3)

Fairly effective word choice.

Few (under 5) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors.

Met most style requirements
Developing (2)

Correct word choice.

Some (5+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors.

Failed to meet style requirements
Beginning (1)

Correct word choice.

Many (10+) spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors.

Failed to meet style requirements



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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