iRubric: Science Fair Research Paper rubric

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Font Times New Roman, size 12 and double spaced. Student uses correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling throughout the report. Report flows from one idea to the next. Content is correct and complete.

Font Times New Roman, 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

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

Report shows lack of effort and is unclear thoughout.