Global Warming Research Project Rubric

Water Pollution Research Project Rubric: Science

Rubric Points Possible Earned Name: 100

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Content I. The Persuasive Section of the Research Paper ___ A. Introduction: Hook, connection and thesis ___ B. Identifies: problem, why it is a problem, who or what is causing the problem, and how the problem impacts the environment ___ C. Includes personal interest and concerns about the problem ___ D. Connects impact of problem to downtown community ___ E. Identifies people/groups/industries that are part of the issue (causing the issue, affected by the issue, activists, consumers, etc.) ___ F. Identifies the different sides of the issue (opposing viewpoint) ___ G. TRANSITION PARAGRAPH TO “THE SOLUTION”

II. Problem-Solution Section of the Research Paper ___ A. Restate the problem (the thesis) ___ B. State your solution. This part may be the same as others in your group. 1. What is your project? 2. Why is your project important? 3. How will your project help your community’s environment? 4. What community members will work with you or assist you on your project? 5. How will you work with community members or how will they assist you? 6. What is your plan, step-by-step, to finish the project? 7. How will you find out if your project is successful? 8. How is this project meaningful and exciting to you? ___ C Conclusion: Thesis, summary of all major sections, and circle back Water Pollution Research Project Rubric: English

Rubric Points Possible Earned Name: 100

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Rubrics and Dates for the Research Paper ___/5 Thesis ___/10 Introduction (Hook, connection, thesis) ___/20 Body with supporting details (Persuasive section) ___/9 3 separate sources, cited within the text ___/6 Opposing viewpoint ___/10 Problem-Solution Section (10 points) ___/10 Rough Draft (10 points) ___/5 Final paper in published state (5 points) ___/5 Title page: Name, title, date, class, and teacher(s); centered, 12 pt ___/5 Body of paper: 12 point font, Times New Roman (print font) ___/5 Double Spaced ___/10 Works cited page (Bibliography in APA format)

Also graded within this month: NOTES from sources (20 points) You must use a minimum of 3 different kinds of resources for your research. Throughout the paper and in the bibliography, state when you learned something in class or somewhere else. Use past resources such as class speakers, films, or other research. ___ Class resources ___ Other resources: Books, magazines, internet sources, interviews, etc. ___ Action research. Conduct your own mini-research regarding your project. 5 bonus points.