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ACHS STEM 10th Grade Capstone Project - PAPER RUBRIC 
ACHS STEM 10th Grade Capstone Project - PAPER RUBRIC
This rubric will be used to grade the PAPER portion of your project. For some of you, this paper may be used with slight modifications, to submit your project to the NC Science and Engineering Fair or NC Student Academy of Science Competition. See your Biology teacher for more information about this. Your paper should contain seperate sections with headings as indicated in rubric below and in your assignment.
Rubric Code: WXX93AX
By mmccoynf
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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100 %
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Incomplete

1 pts

Title
2 %

Clear, concise, appropriate description of project
Excellent

Title page includes student's name, subject, teacher and date right justified. Title is bold-faced, centered mid-page and concisely addresses project topic.
Good

Title page is missing one of the following: student's name, subject, teacher and date right justified. Title addresses project topic.
Poor

Title page is missing two of the following: student's name, subject, teacher and date right justified. Title somewhat addresses project topic.
Incomplete

Title page is missing several components and is difficult to understand.
Abstract
10 %

In 100 words or less, describe the project, including:
a. project goal
b. rationale for project, linked to background research
c. procedure
d. conclusions
Excellent

Abstract describes in 100 words or less the goal, rationale, process and conclusions of project.
Good

Abstract is beyond 100 words and/or includes three of the four main elements as listed.
Poor

Abstract is beyond 100 words and/or includes two of the four main elements as listed.
Incomplete

Abstract is beyond 100 words, and/or includes only one of the main elements listed.
Background Research
10 %

Brief summary of background research on topic with minimum of two sources. This shoudl point toward the relevance of your project - why is your project important to your group, school and community?
Excellent

Student introduces specific, testable topic question, provides background information on science concepts related to the question, and explains why student is interested in the topic.
Good

Student introduces specific, testable topic question, provides background information on some science concepts, explains why student is interested in the topic.
Poor

Student introduces specific, testable topic question, but provides little background information on science concepts related to the question. Does not explain why student is interested in the topic.
Incomplete

Student is missing two or more of the following: topic question, background information, why student is interested in the topic.
Introduction
10 %

Briefly describe the goa and purpose of the project. Clearly state the relevance of your project, and state your HYPOTHESIS for all scientific studies
Excellent

Student clearly links background research, goal of project, and relevance. HYPOTHESIS/GOAL is clearly stated.
Good

Student makes connections between background research, goal, and relevance of project, but one or more of these connections are moderately clear. HYPOTHESIS/GOAL is clearly stated.
Poor

Student makes connections between background research, goal, and relevance of project, but one or more of these connections are not clear. HYPOTHESIS/GOAL is not clearly stated.
Incomplete

Student does not make connections between background research, goal, and relevance. HYPOTHESIS/GOAL is not present.
Methods
10 %

Include Materials and Procedure used to conduct your research.
Excellent

MATERIALS:
ALL required materials are listed.
PROCEDURE:
Steps are numbered, logical and thorough enough to be repeated without question or confusion.
Good

MATERIALS:
Student included all items required.
PROCEDURE:
Steps are numbered, logical and thorough, but one or more steps are missing or confusing.
Poor

MATERIALS:
Student included most items required.
PROCEDURE:
Steps are logical, but somewhat confusing.
Incomplete

Student did not list all necessary items, or use appropriate materials. Steps are not detailed or logical, and/or missing. It would be extremely difficult to follow or duplicate this experiment.
Observations and Data
15 %

State the results of your reserach. Quantitative data should be presented in a data table, and then summarized using appropriate graphs. Photos, videos or illustrations should be included when possible.
Excellent

DATA:
Data is properly labeled and presented in all of the following ways:
___Data Table
___Graph
___Photos/Videos OR Illustrations
RESULTS:
Student clearly explains any trends in data, making reference to key data points.
Good

DATA:
Data is properly labeled and presented in 2 of the following ways:
___Data Table
___Graph
___Photos/Videos OR Illustrations
RESULTS:
Student somewhat explains trends in data, making reference to key data points.
Poor

DATA:
Data is not properly labeled and presented in only 1 of the following ways:
___Data Table
___Graph
___Photos/Videos OR Illustrations
RESULTS:
Student does not explain trends in data.
Incomplete

Data is not clearly represented or explained.
Results and Conclusions
15 %

Summarize your results and state your conclusions. Include a brief evaluation of the success of your research and suggestions for further research
Excellent

Student thoroughly discusses the findings of the project, and draws clear and appropriate conclusions which relate to the originally stated HYPOTHESIS/GOAL, and the data accumulated. Student explains if hypothesis was supported or not suposrted, and discusses possible explanations for results.
Student also makes appropriate suggestions for further research.
Good

Student discusses some aspects of findings, but omits discussion of significant parts of results. Clear and appropriate conclusions are drawn, linked to the original HYPOTHESIS/GOAL, and the data. Student explains if hypothesis was supported by the data or not, showing an understanding of the scientific process.
Student also makes appropriate suggestions for further research.
Poor

Student omits discussion of significant parts of results
OR
Conclusions relates to the original HYPOTHESIS/GOAL, based on the data, but leaves some confusion.
Student makes suggestion for further research, but it is not clearly linked to project or is otherwise inappropriate.
Incomplete

Student omits discussion of significant parts of results
AND
Conclusions are confusiong and do not clearly relate to the research HYPOTHESIS/GOAL. Student does not attempt to explain if the hypothesis was supported or not supported.
Suggestions for further research were NOT made.
Works Cited Page
10 %

List all books, publications, and commmunications from which significant material was used during your research. Use APA format. Any factual inofrmation presented that is not your original work MUST have sources cited. If not, you are plagiarizing!
Excellent

All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 5 different sources. No plagiarism!
Good

All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 3 different sources. No plagiarism!
Poor

Most sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes only 1 source. No plagiarism!
Incomplete

Sources missing and/or incorrectly cited.
Acknowledgments
3 %

It would be very unusual for you to have completed this project without receiving any help/coaching/mentoring from an adult. Give credit here for assistance received from teachers, parents, community members, etc
Excellent

Student respectfully and thoroughly acknowledged those who assisted with project.
Good

Student made an effort to acknowledge assistance, but did so awkwardly, or with omissions
Poor

Acknowldegments are clearly incomplete
Incomplete

No acknowledgments are not made
Overall Content
15 %

This includes mechanics, grammar and format. Carefully proofread your paper. Avoid mistakes in mechanics and grammar. World-process your paper. Use 12 point Arial font, Use 1" margins on all sides of your paper. Double space your paper!
Excellent

Font Arial, size 12 and single spaced. Student uses correct grammar, puntuation, and spelling throughout the report. Report flows from one idea to the next. Content is correct and complete.
Good

Font Arial, size 12 and single spaced. Student has fewer than five mistakes in the report. Report jumps from one idea to the next, but does display clear understanding of the project
Poor

Font other than Arial, size 12. Student have several misspelled words, poor grammar and poor punctuation. Report does not flow and is difficult to understand.
Incomplete

Report shows lack of effort and is unclear thoughout, reflecting poor mechanics &/or formatting.




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