B. LABORATORY REPORT FORMAT & EVALUATION B1. Laboratory Report Format 1. Front page 2. Abstract 3. Introduction 4.

Literature Review 5. Experiment Objective 6. Methodology 7. Result and Discussion 8. Conclusions & Recommendations 9. References 10. Appendices B2. Report Evaluation: Part A : 55% (Inclusive of Front Page/Format; Abstract; Introduction; Literature Review; Experiment Objective; Methodology; Conclusions & Recommendations; References; Appendices; Grammar & Spelling; Timeliness) Part B : 45% (Inclusive of Result and Discussion)

PROCESS CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY (BKF4791) 2010/2011 Semester II

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REPORT EVALUATION FOR PART A

Instruction: Please assess each item using the given scales. Fractional marks will be given for each category.
Item Assessed Organization and Format Unacceptable (1) Not follow FKKSA laboratory report format. Not well organized. Contents show lack of knowledge. Acceptable (2) Partially follow FKKSA laboratory report format. Contents show enough of knowledge but still a few concept and ideas are loosely connected. Good (3) Follow FKKSA laboratory report format of writing; all needed sections present. Well organized. Contents show enough knowledge of subject. Very Good (4) Follow FKKSA laboratory format of writing; all needed sections present. Well organized and easily followed. Contents show full knowledge of subject. Excellent (5) Follow FKKSA laboratory report format of writing; all needed sections present. Tables and figures are correctly drawn and numbered. Excellent organized and easily followed. Contents show full excellent knowledge of subject. Abstract contains references to all major aspects of laboratory report i.e. main purpose of the experiment, its importance, methodology/ approach, most significant results or findings, main conclusions and/or recommendation. General audience easily understands abstract. Introduction is complete and well written; provides all necessary background principles and theory for the experiment. Present a concise lead-in to the laboratory experiment. Score

Keywords: Front page, Content, Page No., Total page >8, Arrangement Abstract Several major aspects of laboratory report are missing. Incomplete description of experiment. Student displays a lack of understanding about how to write an abstract. Abstract misses one or more major aspects of laboratory report. Abstract contains most major aspects of laboratory report. Abstract may be too technical and only understood by specialist in the discipline. Abstract contains all major aspects of laboratory report i.e. main purpose of the experiment, its importance, methodology/ approach, most significant results or findings, main conclusions and/or recommendation.

Keywords: Introduction, Objective, Method, Result, Conclusion, Suggestion, 1 page Introduction Very little background information or information is incorrect OR, does not give any information about what to expect in the laboratory report Some introductory information, but still missing some major points. OR, gives little information Introduction is nearly complete, missing some minor points. Introduction is complete and well written but theory may not be backed up to concise lead-in to the laboratory experiment.

Keywords: Related Theory, Principles, Process Background Literature Review Poor understanding of topic experiment, inadequate information or very little information regarding experiment topic. No external literature review. Acceptable understanding of topic, adequate information evident, sources cited. Insufficient literature review or may contain unrelated materials. Good understanding of topic, adequate information evident, sources cited. Sufficient literature review. Good understanding of topic, adequate information evident, sources cited. Sufficient and relevant literature review. Complete understanding of topic, topic extensively wellinformed and variety of sources are cited. Literature review contains information relevant and directly related to experiment

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Unacceptable (1)

Acceptable (2)

Good (3)

Very Good (4) topic.

Excellent (5)

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Keywords: Experiment Topic Information Experiment Objective No objective or objective missing the important points. Objective is partially defined. Objective is relevant but not elaborated. Objective is clear, relevant and elaborated but missing some point on relevant explanation. Objective is precise, clear, relevant and well elaborated with relevant explanation.

Keywords: Objective Elaboration Methodology Missing several important explanations of materials and/or methodology. Not sequential. Most steps are missing or are confusing. Some procedural components generally described but are not replicable. Materials and methodology nearly complete but still missing some important experimental details. Others may have difficulties following procedures; some steps are understandable; but most are confusing and lack detail. Can replicate experiment if reader makes some inferences. Materials and methodology are explained with sufficient detail; some lack detail or are confusing. Mostly easy to follow. Description of procedure makes it likely that the work can be reliably replicated. Materials and methodology are complete. Mostly easy to follow. Description of procedure can be replicated. Materials and methodology are complete and adequately detailed. Logical and easily followed. Description of procedure is complete, ensuring that it can be replicated.

Keywords: Experiment Procedure, List of Equipment

Conclusions and recommendations

No conclusions or conclusion missing the important points. No recommendation given to improve the experiment.

Conclusions regarding major points are drawn, but many are misstated, indicating a lack of understanding. Conclusion is too general. Several recommendations have been given but they are too general and not contributing to the experiments improvement.

All the important conclusions are drawn could be better stated. Conclusion is related to general interest. Several recommendations have been stated and they are partially contributed to the experiments improvement.

All the important conclusions have been made. Conclusion is precisely stated. Conclusion and recommendation relates the study to general interest and other studies that have been conducted.

All the important conclusions have been clearly made. Conclusion is precisely stated and relates the study to general interest, other studies that have been conducted. Recommendations given are significantly contribute to the experiments improvement.

Keywords: Experiment Summary, Recommendation

Item Assessed

Unacceptable (1)

Acceptable (2)

Good (3)

Very Good (4)

Excellent (5)

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References

Some citations in text are not available in list of reference.

A few citations in text are not available in list of reference.

All citations in text are available in list of reference but list of reference is less than 3. Appendices available in laboratory report but poorly constructed

All citations in text are available in list of reference and list of reference is more than 3. Appendices available in laboratory report in structured manners

All citations in text are available in list of reference. List of reference is more than 3 and variety source. Appendices available in laboratory report in structured manners, clearly and precise Minimal to no spelling mistakes. Spell checked and proofed throughout. Good sentence and paragraph structure and transitions.

Keywords: Book Reference, Journal Reference, Website Reference Appendices Appendices not available in laboratory report. Only a few appendices available in laboratory report.

Keywords: List of Formulas, Tables, Figures, Calculation Grammar and Spelling Numerous spelling and/or grammar errors. Transitions confusing and unclear. Still many spelling and/or grammar errors. Few or weak transitions, often wanders and jumps around. Occasional grammar/spelling errors. May have a few unclear transitions. Occasional grammar/spelling mistakes. Spell checked and proofed throughout. Good sentence and paragraph structure and transitions.

Keywords: Language

Timeliness

Laboratory report handed in more than one week late

Up to one week late

Up to three days late

Handed in one day late

Laboratory report handed in on time

Keywords: Punctuality Total Assessment Marks (55%)