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Grading Rubric 2024

The document is an evaluation rubric for assessing life science research papers, detailing specific criteria and point allocations for various components such as the title page, introduction, research report, variables, visuals, analysis, conclusion, and bibliography. Each category has defined scoring criteria, with a total of 230 points available. The rubric emphasizes the importance of thoroughness, organization, and proper citation in research paper production.

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Grading Rubric 2024

The document is an evaluation rubric for assessing life science research papers, detailing specific criteria and point allocations for various components such as the title page, introduction, research report, variables, visuals, analysis, conclusion, and bibliography. Each category has defined scoring criteria, with a total of 230 points available. The rubric emphasizes the importance of thoroughness, organization, and proper citation in research paper production.

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Life Science Research Paper Evaluation Rubric

Student Name: Score:


This analytic rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when producing a research paper. If the task has been successfully
completed, all points are awarded. No points are awarded if the task is not complete.
Points​
Category Scoring Criteria Points Comment
Earned
Grades from first
term
Topic + Photos + Rough Draft 30
Title Page​ Title page consists only of a descriptive title for the paper, student’s name, and
10 points paper completion date. Picture is optional.
10

Introduction​ Opening paragraph: thoughtful and researchable 5


10 points Question stated. 5
Hypothesis: clearly stated prediction; if...then statement 10
Report of​ Background Research: thorough, relevant, proper citations 20
Research​
50 points Materials listed 5
Procedure: numbered, sequential steps, complete 15
Variables identified: independent, dependent, controls 15
Variables/Format
35 points
Page numbers 5
No Grammatical/spelling errors, proper format, organization 15
Original photos and/or drawings must have at least 5 including self in at least
Visuals/Analysis​ one photo.
25
60 points
Data Tables and Graphs with proper titles and labels/thorough discussion 35
Accept or reject hypothesis discussion 10
Conclusion​
25 points Reasons for error, changes to improve procedure, questions, and ideas about
future research
15
Bibliography A separate page at the back of the paper. (Minimum of 5 references required;
10 points including .gov, .edu and at least on book)
10
Score Total Points 230
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