1. RESEARCH PAPER GRADING RUBRIC
Title :
Members :
I. INTRODUCTION
Criteria
Excellent Competent NI Incomplete
4 3 2 1
Background of the study presents the problem being
address/ rationale behind the conduct of the study.
4 3 2 1
The information in the background of the study is
supported by in-text citations.
4 3 2 1
General objective of the study shows the independent
and dependent variables under study.
4 3 2 1
Specific objectives, which are achievable, were
included to address the general objective.
4 3 2 1
At least three beneficiaries of the study were included
and how they will benefit from the study was discussed
thoroughly.
4 3 2 1
The scope of the study such as the information about
the samples and conduct of the study were discussed.
4 3 2 1
Limitations of the study were included to justify the
scope of the study.
4 3 2 1
In-text citation is properly written and reflected in the
reference list
4 3 2 1
Usage of proper grammar, punctuation, spelling
capitalization, and format
4 3 2 1
Background of the study presents the problem being
address/ rationale behind the conduct of the study.
4 3 2 1
The information in the background of the study is
supported by in-text citations.
4 3 2 1
Total Score _____/44
II. METHODOLOGY
Does the methodology include the following elements:
Materials List 4 3 2 1
Procedure 4 3 2 1
Summary of Procedure (in flowchart) 4 3 2 1
Supporting pictorials 4 3 2 1
Did the student use the proper punctuation,
capitalization, spelling, and format?
4 3 2 1
Total Score
_____/20
III. MATERIALS
All necessary materials/ equipment used in the study
were listed in the Materials List. 4 3 2 1
All materials were described in sufficient detail 4 3 2 1
The exact quantities have been listed for items where
more than one is needed 4 3 2 1
Photographs of the materials used were shown. 4 3 2 1
Photographs were taken correctly. 4 3 2 1
Photographs were correctly labeled/ named. 4 3 2 1
Total score ____/24
2. IV. PROCEDURE
For inquiry-based / Life Science research:
Criteria
Excellent Competent NI Incomplete
4 3 2 1
Provided a description on how the materials for the
product/ extract was prepared. 4 3 2 1
Provided a description on how the product/extract was
created.
4 3 2 1
Detailed, in a table, the experimental setups for the
experimentation. 4 3 2 1
Random assignment were observed in each setup
created?
4 3 2 1
The procedure detailed the number of times to repeat
the experiment (should be at least three times) and the
number of repetitions to provide reliable data.
4 3 2 1
Discussion on how the data gathered will be analyzed
were included
4 3 2 1
Are there supporting photographs for each of the
subsections in the Methodology?
4 3 2 1
Tables and figures are correctly labeled 4 3 2 1
Usage of proper grammar, punctuation, capitalization,
spelling, and format.
4 3 2 1
Provided a description on how the materials for the
product/ extract was prepared.
4 3 2 1
Total Score _____/40
V. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The research question/s were answered in the results and discussion
section
4 3 2 1
The results of the study were presented in an orderly manner 4 3 2 1
Tables and figures were properly labeled 4 3 2 1
Data were presented through diagrams, charts and/or tables 4 3 2 1
Result of the study were discussed and explained thoroughly 4 3 2 1
Total Score _____/20
VI. Flow Chart
The procedure was shown in a logical manner. 4 3 2 1
Supporting photographs presented. 4 3 2 1
Photographs were taken clearly and properly. 4 3 2 1
Photographs are labeled correctly. 4 3 2 1
Sizes of the photographs are standard (not too big and nor too small) 4 3 2 1
Arrows are neatly placed (not too big and nor too small) 4 3 2 1
Did the student use the proper punctuation, capitalization, spelling
and format? 4 3 2 1
Total Score. ______/28
