| Category | Scoring Criteria | Points |
| Title | Consists of a descriptive title for the paper, author's name, and paper completion date. | 2.5 |
| 5 points | Proper scientific format is used for nomenclature | 2.5 |
| Abstract | Clearly summarizes the purpose, essential research findings and conclusion in less than 200 words | 15 |
| 20 points | Proper scientific format used for nomenclature | 5 |
| Introduction | A thesis statement makes the research topic clear. | 3 |
| 20 points | Background information is provided to establish the importance of the research topic, |
| | including a thorough description as to the theory behind techniques used. | 10 |
| | Paper demonstrates an effort to produce a professional paper free of grammar, spelling, and typing errors.
| 2 |
| | Scientific terms and concepts are properly used. | 3 |
| | Proper citations used | 2 |
| Methods and Materials | Proper "blanket" citation used at start of section | 1.5 |
| 10 points | Proper format – bulleted or numbered | 1.5 |
| | All protocols used are included | 7 |
| Results | Data organized in a table format | 5 |
| 20 points | Research findings are presented in the student's words, not "cut and pasted". | 13 |
| | Table is labeled properly | 2 |
| Discussion | The most important research findings are restated and data clearly and thoroughly analyzed | 10 |
| 20 points | Pathogenicity of microorganism is discussed along with current statistics/treatment options. | 3 |
| | Proper citations used | 2 |
| | At least three research references are cited | 3 |
| | Proper scientific format used for nomenclature | 2 |
| References | References are alphabetized | 1.5 |
| 5 points | At least 3 scientific journals are used | 1.5 |
| | Only scientific resources used | 2 |
| | Any papers that are written in first person will not be accepted. |
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