Genetic Disorder Research Paper Rubric
DUE: January 24, 2013
Topic
Format
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
4
3
2
1
Research paper
follows all
formatting
guidelines: 4-6
pages double
spaced, 12
point font that
is easily read,
with 1 inch
margins.
Research paper
follows some of
the formatting
guidelines: 4-6
pages double
spaced, 12 point
font that is
easily read, with
1 inch margins.
Introduction
clearly
identifies the
research topic
and introduces
the main points
of the research
Introduction
identifies the
research topic
and somewhat
introduces the
main points of
the research.
Research paper
follows almost
none of the
formatting
guidelines: 4-6
pages double
spaced, 12
point font that
is easily read,
with 1 inch
margins.
Introduction
identifies the
research topic
but does not
introduce the
main points of
the reseach
The body of the
research paper
includes a
detailed
discussion on
all 7 of the
research
questions (see
back for the
questions)
Conclusion
affectively
recaptures the
main points of
the research
paper as well
as includes a
personal
reflection of
what was
learned from
the research
(what did you
learn
personally
The body of the
research paper
includes a brief
discussion of the
7 research
questions and is
missing key
points.
The body of the
research
includes a
discussion of
most, but not
all, of the
research
questions.
Research
paper follows
none of the
formatting
guidelines: 4-6
pages double
spaced, 12
point font that
is easily read,
with 1 inch
margins.
Introduction
does not
identify the
research topic
and does not
introduce the
main points of
the research.
The body of
the research
paper does not
answer any of
the ten
research
questions.
Conclusion
recaptures the
some of the
main points of
the research
paper as well as
includes a brief
personal
reflection of
what was
learned from the
research (what
did you learn
personally from
doing this
Conclusion
recaptures the
main points of
the research
paper but is
missing
personal
reflection.
Conclusion
does not
recapture the
main points of
the research
and is missing
the personal
reflection.
from doing this
research).
Organization
Professionali
sm/Works
Cited
Report is
organized and
neat
Sources are
cited correctly
(following MLA
format) on
works cited
page. In-text
parenthetical
citations are
also correctly
used
throughout the
research paper
following the
MLA format.
research).
Report is
grammatically
flawed but uses
professional
language
Sources are
cited mostly
correct
(following MLA
format) on
works cited
page. In-text
parenthetical
citations are
also mostly
correctly used
throughout the
research paper
following the
MLA format.
Report is
grammatically
flawed, but an
attempt was
made to use
professional
language.
Sources are not
cited correctly
(following MLA
format) on
works cited
page. In-text
parenthetical
citations are
also not
correctly used
throughout the
research paper
following the
MLA format.
Report is
riddled with
grammar
errors and
misspelling.
No works cited
or
parenthetical
citations used.
Research Questions
1. What are the specific symptoms for the genetic disorder? Include all major
symptoms. Be specific.
2. What treatment is available? In no treatment is available, what can be done
for a person with this disorder?
3. Can this disorder be cured? Explain how is can or why it cannot be cured.
4. How is the disorder inherited? Is it a dominant trait, a recessive trait, a
problem with the number of chromosomes or something else? Explain fully.
5. How common is the disorder? How many people have it? How many get it
each year?
6. Is there a certain race it is most common in? Is it more common in men or
women?
7. How long the is average life span of a person with this disorder? Describe the
prognoses for individuals with this disorder.
** If you have difficulty finding adequate information for a question(s) please see
Mrs. Hughes for alternative questions.