Rubric for Science Research Papers
Introduction
Body
Mrs. Gauthier
Ahead
Prepared
The introduction is
engaging, focuses
on the main topic
and is to the point
(this should be no
longer than 1/5 of
the paper’s
length). This
should entail the
structure of the
paper and
reinforce the
topic.
The main idea is
developed
through
supporting details.
Results should be
presented through
evidence, either
experimental or
explained from
information/data
from articles or
literature. Explain
procedures, data
and tables (if
given) and how
these results
influence our
understanding of
Science and the
world around us.
Discuss any
feedback or
controversy from
the scientific and
other
communities.
The introduction
focuses on the
main topic and is
to the point (this
should be no
longer than 1/5 of
the paper’s
length). This
should entail the
structure of
of the paper.
The main idea is
developed
through
supporting details.
Results should be
presented. Explain
basic procedures
and how these
results influence
our understanding
of Science and the
world around us.
Discuss any
feedback or
controversy from
the scientific and
other
communities.
Somewhat
Prepared
The introduction
focuses on the
main topic. This
should entail the
structure of the
paper.
Underprepared
The main idea is
roughly developed
through
supporting details.
Results should be
presented. Explain
procedures briefly
and how these
results influence
our understanding
of Science and the
world around us.
Basic discussion of
any feedback or
controversy.
The main idea is
not developed as
it should be. Not
much data,
evidence or
summarization is
presented. Little
feedback from the
community is
discussed.
The introduction
does little to focus
on the main topic
but refers to the
material given.
Organization
Structural
Development of
the Idea
Paragraphs are
well developed,
and ideas have a
logical sequence.
Paragraphs are
organized and
created through
transitions.
Paragraphs are
developed, and
ideas have a
logical sequence.
Paragraphs are
somewhat
organized and
created through
transitions.
Conclusion
Major points are
briefly
summarized
through focusing
on major aspects
of reference
material. Discuss
the impact of
these findings on
society and any
questions that
may occur
because of this
research or any
findings.
No errors with
punctuation,
capitalization, or
spelling.
Major points are
summarized
through focusing
on reference
material.
Questions that
may occur
because of this
research are
somewhat
discussed.
Usage
Bibliography
Mechanics
Paragraphs are
somewhat
developed, and
ideas have a
logical sequence.
Paragraphs are
not very
organized.
Transitions are
rarely used.
Major points are
briefly
summarized.
Impacts on society
and questions that
may occur are
slightly discussed.
Paragraphs are
not well
developed, and
ideas have little or
no logical
sequence.
Paragraphs tend
to be unorganized.
Few errors with
punctuation,
capitalization, or
spelling.
Many errors with
punctuation,
capitalization, or
spelling.
No errors with
sentence structure
or word usage.
Few errors with
sentence structure
or word usage.
Completed in MLA
format. Includes at
least 3 higher level
scientific
references.
Completed in MLA
format. Includes at
least 3 scientific
references.
More than a few
errors with
sentence structure
or word usage.
Completed in MLA
format. Includes at
least 2 references.
Numerous errors
with punctuation,
capitalization, or
spelling. This
detracts from the
papers content.
Numerous errors
with sentence
structure or word
usage.
Completed in MLA
format. Includes at
least 1 reference.
Major points are
not summarized
well. Impacts on
society and
questions are
rarely discussed.