STUDENTS NAME: __________________________________________________ TOTAL _______________ RUBRICS FOR CHECKING FORMAL REPORTS AND RESULTS and DISCUSSION REPORTS

4 Summarized the whole paper, all essential aspects of the paper (significance, purpose, brief methodology, major results and conclusions) are included. 100-200 words, single performance. Written in past tense and third person. Procedures are listed in clear steps. The methodology and rationale were clearly woven into the discussion. Report illustrates an accurate and thorough understanding of scientific concepts underlying the lab. The results of the experiment were clearly and completely discussed. Guide to discussion was clearly followed. Included patterns and trends. Experimental errors, their possible effects, and ways to reduce errors are discussed. 3 Summarized the whole paper, all essential aspects of the paper (significance, purpose, brief methodology, major results and conclusions) are included but exceeded 200 words. 2 Summarized the whole paper with major results and/or conclusions, but lacks some of the other essential aspects of the paper (significance, purpose, brief methodology). 1 Summarized the whole paper, but lacks major results and/or conclusions.

Abstract

Introduction Methodology

Report shows significant background about the experiment. Procedures and rationale are listed in a logical order, but were not appropriately woven into the discussion. Data represented in properly labeled tables and/or graphs. Calculations are completely shown. All calculations are accurate. Report illustrates an accurate understanding of most scientific concepts underlying the lab. The results of the experiment were clearly discussed, but lacking certain parts.

Results/Data Calculations

Report lacks significant background about the experiment. Procedures are listed in a logical order and are incorporated into the discussion but no rationale behind each step was provided. Data are provided but are not organized. Calculations are shown but incomplete. Not all calculations are accurate. Report illustrates a limited understanding of scientific concepts underlying the lab. The results of the experiment were not clearly discussed, blatantly missing out important parts. Experimental errors are mentioned. Conclusion lacks certain elements of the summary of the whole experiment; it only included what was learned from the experiment and some findings. Lab report is neatly written, but formatting does not help visually organize the material. Included less than three print references. Not completely filled up but included with the report.

Hardly any background of the experiment was provided. Procedures and rationale behind each step were not provided and/or woven into the discussion. Data are not shown OR are inaccurate. No calculations are shown. Report illustrates inaccurate understanding of scientific concepts underlying the lab. The results of the experiment were not discussed, content blatantly lacked substance. There is no discussion of errors. No conclusion was included in the report OR shows little effort and reflection.

Analysis and Discussion

Experimental errors and their possible effects are discussed. Conclusion summarizes the whole experiment; includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis and what was learned from the experiment. Lab report is handwritten and uses organization. Included three or more print references. Completely filled up and included with the report

Conclusion

Appearance/ Organization References Data Sheet

Lab report is disorganized with crossouts, erasures and/or tears and creases. Included no print references. Not included with the report.