Science Fair Project Rubric # 1: Research Paper Grade (100pts) DUE NOVEMBER 15, 2013

0 / 5 / 10 / Points
  1. Questionand Hypothesis
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  • Question/Problem is not clear
  • Hypothesis/Prediction is not present or doesn’t address the question at all
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  • Question/Problem is somewhat clear
  • Hypothesis/Prediction somewhat addresses the question identified
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  • Question/Problem is specific and very clear and can be answered by doing an experiment
  • Hypothesis/Prediction addresses the question very clearly

  1. Abstract
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  • Abstract is missing.
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  • One or two parts of the abstract is/are missing.
  • Less than 150 words
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  • Abstract present; contains a summary of the purpose, procedure, and conclusion using 150-250 words

  1. Research
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  • Little to no evidence of sufficient preliminary research
  • Little to no variety of research resources, or use of unreliable or biased information sources
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  • Some evidence of sufficient preliminary research
  • there is some variety of research resources, e.g. books, articles, encyclopedias, reliable websites
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  • Strong evidence of sufficient preliminary research
  • there a rich variety of research resources, e.g. books, articles, encyclopedias, reliable websites (such as those with a .edu or.gov suffix)

  1. Variables (independent, dependent, and controlled)
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  • Variable(s) are not included
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  • Some variable(s) are included but are not complete or are not clearly
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  • Independent (manipulated), Dependent (responding) and Controlled variable(s) are included and are clearly identified

  1. Experimental Procedure
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  • Materials list is not detailed and complete and clear
  • Experimental procedure is not clear
  • Includes no repetitions
  • Does not include safety information
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  • Materials list is somewhat detailed and complete and clear
  • Experimental procedure is very clear
  • Includes only 2 repetitions
  • Includes some safety information
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  • Materials list is very detailed and complete and clear
  • Experimental procedure is very clear
  • Includes at least 3 repetitions
  • Includes all important safety information

  1. Data
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  • Data is not clear
  • Poor or No use of photos/charts/graphs to display data.
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  • Data is somewhat clear
  • Good use of photos/charts/graphs to display data
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  • Data is very clear
  • Excellent use of photos/charts/graphs to display data

  1. Conclusions
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  • Conclusions are not supported by the data.
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  • Conclusions are not clearly supportedby the data.
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  • Conclusions are clearly supported by the data.

  1. APA documentation style
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  • APA style of documentation is not followed or is inconsistent
  • No reference list present.
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  • APA style of documentation is not followed or is inconsistent
  • Quality and quantity of sources is less than adequate, or sources not all cited within reference list or APA format was not followed.
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  • APA title page and abstract present
  • Size 12 Times New Roman, Double spaced, 1 Inch margin, page numbers
  • Quality and quantity of sources is adequate for topic. Sources listed are cited within Reference page using APA format.

  1. Content
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  • Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors.
  • Reader cannot see how this new idea relates to earlier ideas, and later ideas
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  • Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors.
  • Reader can somewhat see how this new idea relates to earlier ideas, and later ideas
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  • Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent.
  • Reader can see how this new idea relates to earlier ideas, and later ideas

  1. Polish
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  • Project is messy, disorganized, or hard to understand. Project is either incomplete or does not show strong evidence of effort.
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  • Project is neat, organized, and easy to understand. Project is complete with some evidence of effort.
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  • Project is neat, organized, and easy to understand. Project is complete with strong evidence of effort.

Science Fair Project Rubric # 2: Scientific Approach Grade (100 points)

DUE NOVEMBER 15, 2013

10 / 25 / 40 / Points
Project Originality /
  • No originality demonstrated.
  • Student project is based on existinglaboratory exercise or existing science fair project with little to no alteration in concept, experimental design or execution;
  • project is a replication of an existing activity with no original elaboration by the student producing predictable results;
  • Project produces no new or original information
  • Uses other people's ideas, but does not give them credit.
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  • Some creativity and/or originality demonstrated.
  • Student project is based on existing investigation or project with some alteration in concept, experimental design or execution;
  • Project is similar to an existing project with some original elaboration
  • Project produces some new or original information
  • Uses other people's ideas (giving them credit), but there is little evidence of original thinking.
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  • Demonstrates a novel approach and/or idea. –Highly Creative-
  • Student project is wholly original or based on existing investigation or project with significant alteration in concept, experimental design or execution;
  • Project is mostly (or all) original in concept or design with result
  • Project produces new or innovative or original information
  • Product shows a large amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive.

1 / 5 / 10 / Points
  1. Knowledge gained
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  • Demonstrates little or no knowledge gained, nor scientific skills.
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  • Is somewhat familiar with topic area but cannot answer all questions effectively.
  • Demonstrates minimal acquired scientific skills.
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  • Exhibits a thorough understanding of topic as demonstrated through presentation and/or correct responses to questions.
  • Student has acquired scientific skills

  1. Scientific Approach
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  • Little or no evidence of scientific method used.
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  • Has an adequately defined problem
  • OR attempted to follow scientific method, but not both.
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  • Has a well-defined problem and uses a logical, orderly method for solving the problem.
  • Problem was solved using scientific principles.

  1. Data Collection process
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  • Data collection process is insufficient to meet needs of project
  • Data collected is not measurable or incorrectly obtained
  • Little or no data collected.
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  • Data collection process provides some measurable data that meets the needs of the project
  • Data collected is numerical and metric, if applicable OR data collected is adequate, but not both.
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  • Data collection process provides measurable data that meets the needs of the project
  • Data collected is numerical and metric, if applicable.
  • Repeated trials provide for more than adequate data. Data is reliable.

  1. Level of Student Involvement
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  • Display shows a low amount or no involvement by the students in the procedure.
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  • Display shows a medium amount ofinvolvement by the students in the procedure.
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  • Display shows a high amount ofinvolvement by the students in the procedure.

  1. Creativity
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  • Project shows a low amountof creativity.
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  • Project shows a medium amountof creativity.
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  • Project shows a high amount of creativity.

  1. Workload
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  • The workload is divided and shared equally by all team members.
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  • The workload was divided, but one person in the group is viewed as not doing his/her fair share of the work.
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  • The workload was not divided OR several people in the group are viewed as not doing their fair share of the work.

Science Fair Project Rubric # 3: Project Display and Presentation Grade (100 pts)

DUE NOVEMBER 15, 2013

No partial grades. Must meet all requirements to get the posted, desired grade. Will present in class November 18-20.

If you do not present on your assigned presentation date, you lose 10 points for each day you do not present.

Both partners must present.

  • If the partner is another class, they must present during their class period.

GRADE / 50 / 70 / 85 / 100
Display /
  • Incomplete
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  • Display is neither neat, creative, nor organized
  • No attention to detail
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  • Display is somewhat neat, creative and organized
  • Minor attention to detail
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  • Display is very neat, creative and organized
  • Significant attention to detail

Labeled information /
  • Not labeled
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  • Includes little to no required information
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  • Includes some required information
/ Includes all required information:
  • Introduction that includes Question and Hypothesis and Variables
  • Abstract
  • Summarized research
  • Materials and procedure
  • Results, data charts, tables, etc
  • Conclusion
  • References

Board Content /
  • Incomplete
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  • Information jumbled, irrelevant; presentation unclear
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  • Information given is adequate, but presentation is difficult to follow or not thorough.
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  • Clear presentation; concisely summarizes the project. Information is relevant and pertinent
  • Gives complete explanation of the project. Display includes graphics, charts, or pictures.

Oral Presentation /
  • Did not present
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  • Student cannot clearly state their hypothesis, how they tested it, identify their control group, etc
  • Student cannot sufficiently answer questions about his/her work
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  • Student can somewhat clearly state their hypothesis, how they tested it, identify their control group, etc
  • Student can somewhat sufficiently answer questions about his/her work
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  • Student can clearly state their hypothesis, how they tested it, identify their control group, etc
  • Student clearly and sufficiently answer questions about his/her work

Traditional Project Presentation Design

Professional Design: Poster Presentation