g9 Bio Research 2fia Rubric

G9 Bio Research Rubric
Criterion A: Establish a context and background to the research

To what extent is the research question complete and scientifically rigorous?
To what extent has a context been set where it is understood why the research is
relevant and worthy of investigation?
____/5
Criterion B: Collect & Evaluate Sources

● To what extent are the sources used appropriate to the research question?
● To what extent are the sources in a variety of formats? (books, journals,
electronic sources)
● To what extent does the researcher show appropriate use of online databases?
____/5
Criterion C: Extract relevant information

● To what extent has the relevant information been extracted?
● To what extent were notes written succinctly showing paraphrasing,
identification of powerful quotations and/or ability to summarize key points?
● To what extent were notes taken in student’s own words?
___/5
Criterion D: Analysis and Conclusion

● To what extent has the student collected, recorded, processed and interpreted
the data in ways which are relevant to the research question?
● To what extent are the patterns in the data correctly interpreted to reach a valid
conclusion?
____/5
Criterion E: Application
● To what extent has the student identified and evaluated a way to apply the
outcome of the investigation into the broader scientific issue that was identified
at the start of the project? ____/5
Criterion F: Write the report & cite sources

● How appropriate is the writing style in terms of grammar, punctuation and
spelling, use of syntax?
● To what extent does is academic language used?
● To what extent were sources cited as footnotes and in the bibliography in the
report using Chicago Manual of Style? ___/5
Note: The word length for the research paper varies depending on grade level.
, G9: 1,000-1,500
Total 30-29 28-26 25-22 23-22 21-18 17-16 15-14 14-13 12 11-10 9-6 5-0
ASM A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F
grade
100,98 97-92 91-90 89-88 87-82 81-80 79-78 77-72 71-70 69-68 67-62 61-0
Criterion A: Establish a background and 2-3 The student has asked relevant research questions
context for the research and outlines a scientific issue that provides the context
0 The work does not reach a standard described by to the research question. The hypothesis may be
the descriptors below. incomplete or identifies only some relevant variables.
1 The hypothesis is missing or does not identify any The student describes connections between the
relevant variables, or variables are not identified scientific issue and the research question, but there are
correctly. There is a research question, but there is a omissions.
lack of focus. A scientific issue is outlined. The 4-5 The student has developed a relevant, coherent and
student lists connections between the scientific issue focused research question, with a hypothesis and
and the research question, but there are significant accurate/relevant variables. The student discusses a
omissions. scientific issue that provides the context for the research
question.
Criterion B: Collect & evaluate sources 3 Sources used were mostly adequate to investigate the
0 The work does not reach a standard described by research question. There may be some limitations in the
the descriptors below. choice of some sources in terms of their origin, purpose
1 Sources were used but were irrelevant and/or and value. A limited number of sources were used.
inadequate to investigate the research question. 4 Sources used were appropriate to the research
2 Sources used were mostly inadequate to investigate question. A variety of different sources were used such
the research question in terms of their origin, purpose as academic journals from online databases and
and value. An inadequate number of sources were reliable in terms of their origins, purpose, value and
used. limitations.
5 Sources used were entirely reliable and appropriate to
the research question in terms of their origin, purpose,
value and limitations. A variety of different sources
were used such as academic journals from online
databases.
Criterion C: Extract relevant information 3 Notes demonstrate ability to paraphrase, identify

0 The work does not reach a standard described by quotations and summary of key points in the student’s
the descriptors below. own words. Notes are somewhat maintained in an
1 Notes may be copied, irrelevant to the research organized framework, usually keeping track of citation
question showing lack of understanding of sources. information.
Notes are disorganized and/or incomplete. Citation 4 Notes demonstrate ability to paraphrase, identify
information is missing or incomplete. powerful quotations and summarize key points in the
2 Notes sometimes demonstrate ability to paraphrase, student’s own words. Notes demonstrate ability to
or summarize information. Notes are not always maintain an organized framework, including citation
relevant or organized. Citation information may be information.
missing or incomplete. 5 Notes are written succinctly demonstrating
understanding of sources and ability to paraphrase,
identify powerful quotations and summarize key points
in the student’s own words. Notes demonstrate mastery
of a strong organizational framework, maintaining
citation information.
Criterion D: Analysis & Conclusion 2-3 Student constructs diagrams, charts or graphs of
0 The work does not reach a standard described by quantitative/qualitative data, which are appropriate, but
the descriptors below. there are some omissions. Student analyses the data
correctly but the analysis is incomplete. Student
1 Student constructs some diagrams, charts or graphs interprets some trends, patterns or relationships in the
of quantitative and/or qualitative data, but there are data so that a conclusion with some validity is deduced.
significant errors or omissions. The student analyses
some of the data but there are significant errors and/or 4-5 Student constructs diagrams, charts or graphs of all
omissions. The student states a conclusion that is not the quantitative and/or qualitative data appropriately.
supported by the data. Student analyzes the data correctly so that all relevant
patterns are displayed. Student interprets trends,
patterns or relationships in the data, so that a valid
conclusion to the research is deduced.
Criterion E: Application 4-5 The student can extend the experiment’s findings to
he work does not reach a standard described by
0T real world contexts or other scientific issues. The
the descriptors below. student evaluates the strengths and weaknesses and
limitations of the solution.
1-3 The student describes one potential application and
or solution to a scientific issue that has been discussed
in the context. The student describes some strengths
and weaknesses and limitations of this solution.
Criterion F: Write the report & cite sources 3 The use of language and the style are generally clear
0 The work does not reach a standard described by and effective, though there are some inaccuracies
the descriptors below. in grammar, spelling and sentence construction;
1 There is little clarity, with many basic errors; little generally appropriate in style and vocabulary. Some
evidence of academic language and sources may be attempt to write using an academic style. Some attempt
cited inaccurately or not at all. to cite works using Chicago Manual of Style.
2 There is some clarity, though grammar, spelling and 4 The use of language and the style are clear and
sentence structure are often inaccurate; some effective, with a good degree of accuracy; sentence
sense of style and appropriate vocabulary. Little construction and vocabulary are varied, showing a
evidence of academic style. Sources may be cited, but growing maturity of style; academic language is
not accurately using Chicago Manual of Style. attempted in the report. Footnotes and bibliography are
almost correctly cited using Chicago Manual of Style.
5 The use of language and the style is very clear and
effective, with a very good degree of accuracy;
sentence construction and vocabulary are good; the
style is confident. Academic language is used
throughout the report. Footnotes and bibliography are
correctly cited using Chicago Manual of Style.

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Criterion A: Establish a context and background to the research

Criterion B: Collect & Evaluate Sources

Criterion C: Extract relevant information

Criterion D: Analysis and Conclusion

Criterion F: Write the report & cite sources

Criterion C: Extract relevant information 3 Notes demonstrate ability to paraphrase, identify

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Criterion A: Establish a context and background to the research

Criterion B: Collect & Evaluate Sources

Criterion C: Extract relevant information

Criterion D: Analysis and Conclusion

Criterion F: Write the report & cite sources

Criterion C: Extract relevant information 3​ Notes demonstrate ability to paraphrase, identify

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Criterion C: Extract relevant information 3 Notes demonstrate ability to paraphrase, identify