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Science Fair Research Paper 
Science Fair Research Paper
Rubric Code: XBCAA5
By cloverleaf
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

12.5 pts

Good

10 pts

Poor

8 pts

Incomplete

6 pts

Title

Excellent

Title page includes student's name and title of science fair project. Title is bold-faced, centered mid-page and concisely addresses project topic.
Good

Title page is missing one of the following: student's name or title of science fair project. Title addresses project topic.
Poor

Title page is missing both the student's name and title of science fair project. Title somewhat addresses project topic.
Incomplete

Title page is missing several components and is difficult to understand.
Background Information

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.
Hypothesis

Excellent

Hypothesis is testable and directly relates to the question. At least two reasons are given for making this hypothesis.
Good

Hypothesis is testable, directly relates to the question. One reason is given for making this hypothesis.
Poor

Hypothesis correlates to the purpose, but is difficult to test. No reasons are given for making the hypothesis.
Incomplete

Hypothesis does not answer the research question and is not testable.
Materials and Procedure

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.
Data and Results

Excellent

DATA:
Data is properly labeled and presented in one or more 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 one 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 one 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.
Conclusion

Excellent

Conclusion answers the question based on data alone. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect and discusses possible explanations for results.
Good

Conclusion answers the question based on data alone. Student explains if hypothesis was correct or incorrect, showing an understanding of the scientific process.
Poor

Conclusion answers the question based on data, but leaves some confusion.
Incomplete

Conclusion is confusing and/or does not answer the research question. Student does not attempt to explain if hypothesis was correct or incorrect.
Bibliography

Excellent

All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 5 major reference sources. No plagiarism and no Wikipedia sites used.
Good

All sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes at least 3 different sources. No plagiarism and no Wikipedia sites used.
Poor

Most sources are correctly cited in APA format. Includes only 2 sources. No plagiarism; Wikipedia site used as reference.
Incomplete

Sources missing and/or incorrectly cited.
Overall Content

Excellent

Student uses correct grammar, puntuation, and spelling throughout the report. Report flows from one idea to the next. Content is correct and complete. Report is typed.
Good

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. Report is typed.
Poor

Student has several misspelled words, poor grammar and poor punctuation. Report does not flow and is difficult to understand. Report is neatly handwritten.
Incomplete

Report shows lack of effort and is unclear throughout. Report is not neatly handwritten.



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