IRP MASTER RUBRICfor final draft of formal report (Minimum 8 pgs total including cover and references.)NAME:______

Points / Cover Page / Formatting / Background Research / Controlled Experiment / Analysis and Conclusion / References / Time-liness
A 19 – 20 /
  • Title is a statement of the problem under investigation, less than ten words and reflects the factual content of the paper
  • 1 full separate page
  • Neat
  • Colorful
  • Informative
  • Original
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  • 12 point font
  • Font – Times New Roman
  • Each section properly labeled
  • 1 inch margin
  • Proper spacing (double spaced)
  • Page numbers
  • NEAT
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  • Research includes intro. paragraph that maps body paragraphs
  • Proper APA in text citation format
  • Proper incorporation of pictures, graphs &/or figures
  • Properly summarizes the relevant scientific information used to develop the hypothesis
  • Paragraphs are well written using proper grammar and spelling
  • Writing is directed toward an audience of students in ninth grade science (Complex terms & or concepts are defined and/or explained)
  • Final paragraph shows correlation between research and experiment
  • Minimum 3 pages of text
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  • Purpose states what the student will investigate and what the student expects to gain/learn from the project
  • Hypothesis is an “if…, then…” statement using controlled and experimental variables that predicts the results of the experiment based on the research
  • Materials presented in a numbered list
  • Procedure is a detailed list of how the experiment was preformed, written in past tense and identifies experimental and control groups
  • Data table indicates metric units of measurement, has proper title and column headings
  • Quantitative data is properly graphed
  • Qualitative data is stated succinctly in complete sentences
  • 2 pages in length
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  • Explains whether the data supports the hypothesis
  • Acknowledges any deviations from what is expected or how can project be improved
  • Derives conclusions, based on findings, about the topic studied
  • Findings are discussed in terms of earlier findings as reflected in the research section
  • Explores the theoretical or practical implications of the findings
  • Minimum one full page of text
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  • Separate page
  • Proper APA reference page format
  • 5 references
  • References from required sources
  • Title
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B 16 – 18 /
  • Missing one of the above
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  • One of the above items is missing or underdeveloped
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  • One of the above items is missing or underdeveloped
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  • One of the above items is missing or underdeveloped
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  • 5 references
  • Missing one of the above

C 15 /
  • Missing two of the above
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  • Missing one of the formatting requirements
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  • Two of the above items is missing or underdeveloped
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  • Two of the above items is missing or underdeveloped
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  • Two of the above items is missing or underdeveloped

D 13 – 14 /
  • Missing three of the above
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  • Three of the above items is missing or underdeveloped
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  • Three of the above items is missing or underdeveloped
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  • Three of the above items is missing or underdeveloped

F 0 – 12 /
  • Missing four of the above
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  • Missing two or more of the formatting requirements
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  • Four of the above items is missing or underdeveloped
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  • Four of the above items is missing or underdeveloped
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  • Four of the above items is missing or underdeveloped
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  • Less than 5 references

Final Score: ______/ 140 points