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Accuracy (0-10)

Accurate, specific, and purposeful scientific facts and concepts are extended and expanded to fully explain the topic.

Vocabulary (0-10)

Scientific vocabulary and language choices enhance the text.

Clarity (0-5)

The paper makes sense to the reader. Ideas are clearly expressed. Spelling errors, run-on sentences, and sentence fragments are avoided.

Organization (0-5)

Sentences in a paragraph contain related information. Paragraphs are arranged in a meaningful order.

 Completeness (0-5)

The writer conveys scientific information to the reader. The paper meets requirements for length and number of sources.

 Neatness (0-5)

The paper is typed. The overall appearance of the paper is neat.

Fulfilling Purpose (0-5)

The paper provides background information and does not describe an experiment. Follows the included outline.

Works Cited (0-5)

Sources are listed alphabetically, in the proper format.

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