North Carolina International Science Challenge: Student Scoring Rubric
Introduction
+/-4_______Describes the present situation and missing knowledge
+/-5_______Successfully establishes the scientific concept of the research
+/-6_______Exhibits innovation and independence
+/-5_______States hypothesis and provides logical reasoning for it
Methodology
+/-5_______Experiment relates back to the hypothesis
+/-5_______Demonstrates clear command of the research
+/-8_______Scientific methodology is solid (i.e. controls, multiple trials etc.)
+/-4_______Includes details of planned data analysis
+/-5_______Methodology is described in enough detail to allow replication
Results
+/-5_______Appropriate data clearly presented and elaborated
+/-5_______Experiments are logically connected
+/-5_______Writing exhibits scientific style: clear and to the point
+/-4_______Writing exhibits proper grammar and spelling
+/-3_______Abbreviations are defined when first used
+/-3_______Figures and tables well annotated
+/-3_______References are in standard format
Discussion
+/-4_______Major findings are highlighted
+/-5_______Conclusions form a clear link between the data and the research question
+/-4_______Successfully addresses other issues pertinent to the research
+/-5_______Demonstrates clear and thoughtful scientific inquiry
+/-7_______Additional, overall, quality components_____________________________