Science-Research Paper

DSL 301 Paper Rubric

Outcomes Excellent (90-100%)

Above average

(70-80%)

Sufficient (50-60%)

Emerging (30-40%)

Unsatisfactory (0-20%)

Writing Strategy (10 points) o Topic is related to natural science research o Current experimental research is discussed o Paper meets length requirement (10-12 pages)

9-10 7-8 5-6 3-4 0-2

Position/thesis (5 points) o Purpose of paper is clearly stated o Purpose is supported by body of paper

4.5-5 3.5-4 2.5-3 1.5-2 0-1

Introduction (5 points) o Clearly introduce scientific subject o Definitions provided for scientific jargon o Sufficient background is provided to justify hypotheses o Scope of introduction is neither too narrow nor too wide

4.5-5 3.5-4 2.5-3 1.5-2 0-1

Organization of main points (5 points) o Each point is clearly delineated o Points are well-supported

4.5-5 3.5-4 2.5-3 1.5-2 0-1

Content area for each main point (40 points) o Hypothesis o Test or Experiment o Results o Conclusion o Research is properly interpreted

36-40 28-32 20-24 12-16 0-8

Transitions (5 points) o Moves from one idea to the next o Transitions provide clarity o Variety of mechanisms are used

4.5-5 3.5-4 2.5-3 1.5-2 0-1

Evaluating and applying evidence and/or supporting ideas (10 points) o Sources are academically valid o Sources meet the requirements for this assignment o Sources support arguments/assertions

9-10 7-8 5-6 3-4 0-2

Conclusion (10 points) o Signaled end of paper o Suggests direction for future research o Provides closure to paper

9-10 7-8 5-6 3-4 0-2

Presentation, style, and grammar (5 points) o Proper usage of format, style, and grammar 4.5-5 3.5-4 2.5-3 1.5-2 0-1

Documentation (5 points) o Proper style format (APA) and citations o Used at least five sources

4.5-5 3.5-4 2.5-3 1.5-2 0-1