SCIENTIFIC PAPER GRADING RUBRIC (______/50 POINTS)

10/5
6.5/3.5
3/1.5
Abstract
5 points

Introduction
5 points

Methods
10 points

Data Analysis/
Discussion
10 points

Conclusion
10 points

Paper Structure
10 points

Abstract contains at least 5 sentences

with purpose of study, parameters of
study, expected outcome, and actual
outcome. Student has shown deep
thinking in constructing a valid
research question.

Abstract contains at least 4

sentences with a correctly stated
hypothesis. Student has shown
thinking in constructing a valid
research question.

Proposal contains at least 2

sentences with a null hypothesis.
Student could have phrased
proposal more concisely and/or
accurately.

No proposal or
hypothesis.
Student has
given or shows
minimal effort.

Introduction is at least 5 sentences

and thoroughly explains why
study/survey is being conducted.
Introduction provides background
information with at least 2 scientific
sources as evidence. Introduction
shows a strong connection in how
survey/study supports Senior Project
Thesis.
Methods section clearly outlines
every step of data gathering process.
Scholar provides strong reasoning
and explanation as to why a certain
data collection process was used.

Introduction is at least 4 sentences

and explains why study/survey is
being conducted. Introduction
provides background information
with 1 source.
Introduction outlines how
survey/study supports Senior
Project Thesis.

Introduction is at least 2
sentences and explains why
study/survey is being conducted.
Introduction provides
background information but has
no sources for evidence.
Introduction attempts to connect
how survey/study supports
Senior Project Thesis.
Methods section outlines steps of
data gathering process.

Introduction
provides little
information.
Student has
given or shows
minimal effort.

Data analysis includes at least 2

graphics (pie chart, bar graph, line
graph, interquartile range) displaying
data. Discussion shows deep thought
was applied to data. Data is proved to
be significant or insignificant based
on data analysis methods learned in
class. Data is strongly connected to
Senior Project topic.
Conclusion draws connections
between all parts of paper very well.
Strong and valid ties are made to
Senior Project topic. At least 1 other
supporting source is used. Scholar
outlines how this data-gathering
project will be used in Senior Project.
The paper had all components
necessary and was at least 2 full
pages long. Paper was written
thoughtfully, applying data, and with
proper grammar.

Data analysis includes at least 1

graphics (pie chart, bar graph, line
graph, interquartile range)
displaying data. Discussion shows
thought was applied to data. Data
is proved to be significant or
insignificant. Data is connected to
Senior Project topic.

Data analysis includes no

graphics (pie chart, bar graph,
line graph, interquartile range)
displaying data. Discussion
shows thought was applied to
data. Data is proved to be
significant or insignificant.

Conclusion draws connections

between all parts of paper. Strong
ties are made to Senior Project
topic. No other supporting source
is used. Scholar outlines how this
data-gathering project will be used
in Senior Project.
The paper had all components
necessary and was at least 1.5 full
pages long. Paper was written
with some thought, applied some
data, and with mostly proper
grammar.

Conclusion draws connections

between some parts of paper.
Ties are made to Senior Project
topic. No other supporting source
is used.

Methods section outlines steps of

data gathering process. Scholar
provides reasoning and
explanation as to why a certain
data collection process was used.

The paper had all components

necessary and was at least 1 full
page long. Paper applied some
data and had mostly proper
grammar.

Methods section
provides little
information.
Student has
given or shows
minimal effort.
Analysis showed
minimal effort.
Information did
not correspond
with the
collected data.

Conclusion
showed minimal
effort. Writing
did not
correspond to
Senior Project at
all.
The paper was
less than 1 page
long and showed
little effort or
thought.

ORAL PRESENTATION GRADING RUBRIC (_____/30 POINTS)

20/10
14/6.5
8/3

Verbal Skills
20 points

Non-Verbal
Skills
10 points

Scholar was well prepared for the

presentation, and did not read of
slides. Scholar spoke clearly and
at an appropriate volume. Scholar
made smooth transitions between
slides and connected all parts of
project by adding to the
information already on the slides.
Scholar was able to clearly
explain mathematical portions of
presentation.
Scholar made eye contact with
audience and did not fidget.
Scholar stood upright and facing
forward. Scholar was dressed
appropriately.

Scholar was prepared for the

presentation, and did not
read of slides. Scholar spoke
clearly and at an appropriate
volume most of the time.
Scholar made transitioned
between slides. Scholar was
able to explain mathematical
portions of presentation.

Scholar was somewhat

prepared for the presentation,
and did not read of slides
most of the time. Scholar
spoke clearly and at an
appropriate volume
sometimes. Scholar made an
effort to explain mathematical
portions of presentation.

Scholar was unprepared for

presentation and read off
slides. Scholar mumbled and
was not clear. Scholar was
not able to explain
mathematical portions of
presentation.

Scholar made eye contact

with audience and did not
fidget for most of the
presentation. Scholar stood
upright and facing forward.
Scholar was dressed
appropriately.

Scholar struggled to make

eye contact with audience and
fidgeted for some of the
presentation. Scholar
slouched at times and did not
always face forward. Scholar
was dressed appropriately.

Scholar did not make eye

contact, fidgeted throughout
the presentation, slouched
and did not face forward.
Scholar was not dressed
appropriately.

POWERPOINT GRADING RUBRIC (_____/20 POINTS)

10
6.5
3

Overall
Presentation
10 points

Individual
Slides
10 points

PowerPoint had no grammatical or

punctuation errors. Slides were easily
readable and aesthetically pleasing.
Scholar included at least 2
graphs/mathematical representations.

PowerPoint had few

grammatical or punctuation
errors. Slides were readable
and aesthetically
appropriate. Scholar
included at least 1
graph/mathematical
representation.

PowerPoint had some

grammatical or
punctuation errors.
Slides were readable.
Scholar included no
graphs/mathematical
representations.

PowerPoint was
unprepared. Slides
were not readable and
there were no
mathematical visuals.

PowerPoint had at least 8 slides including

Title Slide, Abstract, Introduction,
Methods, Data Graphics, Data Tables,
Discussion and Conclusion slides. Each
slide contained all the information a new
reader would need to understand the
study, why it was conducted, how it was
conducted, what the results were and what
the meaning of the results were. Slides
were easily understandable and added to
the information spoken about.

PowerPoint had at least 6 of

8 necessary slides. Each
slide contained most of the
information a new reader
would need to understand
the study. Slides were
understandable and added to
the information spoken
about.

PowerPoint had at least

4 of 8 necessary slides.
Each slide contained
some of the information
a new reader would need
to understand the study.
Slides were
understandable.

PowerPoint had 3 or
less of 8 necessary
slides. Each slide
contained some
information, but not
all information made
sense or was pertinent.