Name(s):____________________________
Due Date: ______________________
Pendulum Frequency Lab Rubric
FORMAT:
Titles Centered and Bold
1
12 Pt. Font and Double-Spaced, 1-Inch Margins
1
Complete Sentences and Paragraph Form
1
INTRODUCTION:
1-3 Sentence Goal statement, Clear and Accurate
2
3-5 Sentence Background including: Description of
pendulum and components; Definitions of period and
frequency
Correct formula included with all variables defined
including their units.
3
2
PROCEDURE:
Passive voice used (no personal pronouns)
1
Written in past tense
1
Accurate, logical and detailed
3
DATA:
Presented in Table Form
3
Correct Units
1
All calculations demonstrated
2
Includes a computer-generated Graphs
4
Axes and Scale of Graph are appropriate
2
Table and Graph are Titled and Labeled
2
CONCLUSION:
Complete description of data
2
Goal statements are reflected upon
2
Logical explanation of results
2
Possible sources of error
3
Possible methods of improvement
2
Total
40 available
points
(Lab reports must be typed, double spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font!)
(Do not use personal pronouns anywhere in the lab report!)
How To Write A Lab Report
Full Name
Date of Lab
Title
The title describes the contents of the report clearly and concisely and includes
key words from the experiment.
Introduction
The introduction is written in paragraph form. It includes background information
on which the experiment is based, so that readers will have the full context of the
experiment. This may include explanations of key terms and concepts, expected results,
experimental techniques, theories and laws (formulas). The purpose of the experiment is
described and goals are stated. A statement of purpose describes what the experiment sets
out to accomplish or prove.
Procedure
The procedure can written in paragraph form or bulleted, in the third person, and
in the past tense. No names or personal pronouns are used. All steps of the procedure are
included, in the correct chronological order, in as much detail as possible, so that readers
could repeat the same experiment on their own. The materials are listed and should be
obvious from the description of the procedure. A setup diagram or photograph is used.
All measurements are quantified in metric units.
Results/Analysis
The results are written in paragraph form, in the third person, and in the past
tense. This includes quantitative results, such as data tables and graphs, as well as
qualitative results, such as descriptions and observations. All tables and graphs are
labeled with a title, and all data is summarized but not analyzed.
Conclusion
The conclusion is written in paragraph form, in the third person. The results are
analyzed in reference to the original goal statements, indicating any patterns or
connections. The results as relating to the goals are supported or refuted (or partially
supported or refuted), and the conclusion discusses why. Possible sources of
experimental error are discussed, as well as possible ways to improve the experiment.
Lastly, future experiments or alternate hypotheses are proposed that would expand the
research from this report.