Science Fair Report Rubric

Cover Page - The title is typed in the upper middle of the paper. The student’s name, date and period number are typed in the center of the cover. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Table of Contents: - The contents are listed sequentially, and each page is numbered. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Literature Review / Introduction includes background information, some kind of statement of the problem and why the project is important. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Body paragraphs: State hypothesis. Describe the independent and dependent variables, the independent variable will change and how the dependent variable is measured. Explain how the results will provide understanding to the problem. Describe constants and control group. / 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10
Mechanics: - The project report consists of 1 to 3 pages typed in Times New Roman 12 Font, and double-spaced. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Problem Statement - An introduction that identifies the project question is clearly given in the first paragraph of the report. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Hypothesis - The hypothesis and at least 2 or 3 reasons for your hypothesis are plainly stated. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Operational Definitions: Five or more words are defined. At least one of the words is from the hypothesis. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Variables: Includes independent and dependent variables, Control group (if any), and constants. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Materials: All materials are written in a list format. Quantities of the materials are also listed. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Procedures: A detailed description of how the student carried out the experiment and the information obtained from the experiment is given. Procedures are listed as a step-by-step format. Number of Trials or repetitions are listed. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Presentation of Data – Data tables and graphs are neat and included in this section. Tables/graphs labeled clearly, Information displayed in appropriate form Number of Trials or repetitions are listed (15 total) / 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10
Observations: Written observations are included, or a journal was kept. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Conclusions - A comparison of the student’s results to the hypothesis is stated. The question, “Did your findings support your hypothesis or not?” is answered. Discussion of ways to improve experiment, including sources of error, Discussion of data/observations, Discussion of importance of project. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Bibliography- the names of books, magazines, websites, and other resources are used for the project is given. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Acknowledgements – at least one acknowledgement is listed. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Neatness and Organization- overall project was neat, well organized, and typed in Times New Roman 12 Font, and double-spaced. / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Abstract / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Total of each:

Overall Grade: ______