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Research Project 
Middle School Research Paper
Rubric Code: ZX887C9
By jeradpercy
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Proficent

3 pts

Acceptable

2 pts

Limited

1 pts

Quality of research

Excellent

-All information relevant to topic
-Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.
-Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Proficent

-Most information relevant to thesis.
-Sufficient information provided
-Research of sufficient depth.
Acceptable

-Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
--Some information relevant to thesis.
-Information provided to support some elements of topic
-Surface research.
Limited

-Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.
-Some information relevant to thesis.
-Information provided to support some elements of topic
-Surface research.
Content

Excellent

-Topic interesting and based on appropriate focus question
-Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.
-Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Proficent

-Topic based on an an appropriate question.
-Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Acceptable

-Topic too broad or narrow and/or a poor topic for research.
-Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Limited

-Topic too broad or narrow and/or a poor topic for research.
-Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.
-Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
-No spelling errors.
- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Proficent

- Fairly effective word choice.
-Few spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors,
Acceptable

- Correct word choice.
- Some spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors
Limited

- Correct word choice.
-Many spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors
Works Cited/Bibliography

Excellent
Proficent

All Sources Cited
Acceptable

Some Sources cited
Limited

No Source cited
Total
/15



Keywords:
  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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