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Ecosystem research paper Science Writing Assignments Rubric Code: Y5W7B4 By traceyharros Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Essays
	Failure 50 pts	Poor 60 pts	Fair 80 pts	Good 100 pts	Comments (N/A)
Formatting Criteria	Failure Fewer than 5 paragraphs Fewer than 4 sentences in body paragraphs Numerous mistakes in spelling, punctuation, and structure.	Poor Essay contains Introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and conclusion. Body Paragraphs are 4-5 related sentences. Some mistakes in spelling, punctuation, and structure.	Fair Essay contains Introduction, 4 body paragraphs, and conclusion. Body Paragraphs are 4-5 related sentences. Some mistakes in spelling, punctuation, and structure.	Good Essay contains Introduction, 4 body paragraphs, and conclusion. Body Paragraphs are 5-6 related sentences. Less than 5 mistakes in spelling, punctuation, and structure.	Comments
Focus on Topic	Failure Content is incomplete Major points are not addressed Questions were not answered.	Poor Content is incomplete Major points are not clear. Questions were not adequately answered.	Fair Content is not comprehensive. Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment. Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Good Content is accurate. Major points are stated. Responses are adequate and address assignment. Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Comments
Organization	Failure Organization is minimal and essay / paragraphs are difficult to follow. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts	Poor Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Fair Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. Paragraph transitions need improvement. Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	Good Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow. Paragraph transitions are present. Conclusion is logical.	Comments