Science Project Information

Science Fair Project Information—Project Introduction Due August 28, 2015—Test Grade Papers will only be accepted submitted through TurnItIn.

You will write summary of background research for your topic. If you are unsure about what you should research, please discuss with your teacher right away. No matter what topic you are doing, there is background research to uncover.

Be sure to double-space and use 12 pt. standard type and 1 inch margins. Also include a bibliography of at least five sources (in proper MLA or APA format). Although reports may be much longer, your report should be 2-3 pages long, not including the bibliography.

Remember, this will become the introduction to your final report, so be sure to save the electronic copy in two places. Your bibliography will be turned in several more times also.

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n incorrect; frequent generally correct; usage contribute to

o Conventions spelling errors; occasional lapses in clarity and style; very i capitalization is correct grammar or usage; little need for editing

t Your paper should follow correct rules of inconsistent or incorrect; moderate need for editing

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d conventions and clarity. readability and meaning; substantial need for o

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n Paper includes very few of Paper includes some of the Paper is double spaced

I the formatting formatting requirements. with one inch margins

Format

t Your paper should be double-spaced with 12 requirements. and 12 point standard font type. Length is c pt. standard type and 1 in margins. Although appropriate for the topic.

e reports may be much longer, your report

j should be 2-3 pages long, not including the

o bibliography.

r 2 6 10 Fewer than three sources Three or four sources are Five or more sources are P Bibliography are included OR proper included in proper format. included in proper A minimum of 5 sources in proper MLA or format is not used. format. APA format is required. 2 6 10 Comments: Total Points: