Introduction to Science Research: Final Paper
You will submit one last copy of your paper. This is the rubric I am using to
grade it. Make sure you include everything listed below in your paper!
SECTION
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POINTS
1. TITLE PAGE
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Correct format (1)
Name (1)
Grade (1)
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
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All sections included (1)
All sections in correct order (1)
Page numbers included here and in paper (2)
3. ABSTRACT
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Clear statement of problem (1)
Clear statement of hypothesis (2)
Correctly summarizes methods (3)
Findings clearly summarized (2)
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4. INTRODUCTION
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Purpose (3)
 Background information
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All terms & concepts defined (5)
Is there enough background to predict what
will occur? (3)
Has all info been referenced and cited properly? (2)
 Hypothesis
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Is it based on background information? (3)
Does it include independent and dependent
variables? (2)
Is it worded in such a way that it can be tested
in the experiment (1)
5. MATERIALS & METHODS
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All necessary materials/equipment listed (3)
Description and size for all experimental
and control groups included in the Procedures? (2)
Step by step list of all procedures (3)
Procedures listed in a clear, logical order (2)
Description of the procedure to change the independent
variable and how to measure that change (2)
Explanation of the procedure to measure the resulting
change in the dependent variable? (2)
Are the independent and dependent variables
measureable? (2)
Avoided the use of first person Pronouns? (1)
Identified the independent and dependent variables
and the control group at the end of the procedures (3)
Sample size is appropriate (2)
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POINTS EARNED
6. RESULTS
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Detailed explanation of how data was interpreted
in past tense (5)
Charts, graphs, pictures on board also included
in paper (2)
Is there sufficient data to know whether or not
the hypothesis was correct? (2)
Appropriate graphs/charts/data tables selected to display
data (3)
All charts. data tables, and graphs titled, with the corrects
scales, labels and units (5)
All pictures have a description/label (5)
7. DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION
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Conclusion states that the hypothesis has been proven or
disproven (2)
Was this statement supported by data? (3)
Discussion of possible errors. (5)
What would the student do differently if repeated? (3)
Does the student suggest changes in the
experimental procedure and/or possibilities for
further studies/research? (4)
Real world applications/how experiment
contributes to society. (5)
8. REFERENCES
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At least 3 sources of info (3)
Used a variety of sources (journals, books, websites,
articles) (2)
Sources are relevant to the project topic and they cover the
terms and concepts for the project? (3)
Proper APA format been followed for
each source (2)
9. WRITING
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Times New Roman Font (1)
12 pt font (1)
Double spaced (1)
Black ink (1)
Proper capitalization and punctuation (2)
Proper spelling (2)
Proper grammar (2)
TOTAL POINTS
120
GRADE = ___________