Name: ___________________________________________________ Period: ______________ Date: _____________________________
LAB REPORT RUBRIC
27=100
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Format is followed exactly as explained in class. Lab report sections are in order and headings are bolded and underlined.
26=96
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Hypothesis is in the “If, then, because” format and shows application of specific content from the unit as support/explanation. IT HAS NOT
25=92
CHANGED AT ALL FROM BEGINNING TO END!!
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Materials are listed as a bulleted list. Any changes made to either are reflected in the final document.
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Procedures easy to read and are listed and numbered in a logical order. Any changes made to either are reflected in the final document
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Data reflects what was collected in class.
o
Tables have correct labels for columns and rows. They are professional looking and easy to read and shows the correct summary of
data collected in class. (if required)
o
Graphs have a title and correct labels and units on x and y axis. The line is connected to make is easy to read the pattern. (if required)
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Conclusion is in paragraph format.
o
Hypothesis is restated and whether it is proven or disproven is indicated.
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Specific data is compared and used to explain why hypothesis is proven or disproven.
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Whether the reasoning from hypothesis was wrong or right has been addressed AND explained.
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Errors are identified and explained. How they impacted the data collection is explained in full detail.
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Changes for future experiments are stated and are detailed. The results from these changes are predicted and explained.
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If the words accurate OR precise are used, the writer then explains what the more accurate/precise data looks like.
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Supplemental questions are answered correctly and completely.
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There are no errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from content. Writing is fluent, lively, and effective. Conclusion is concise
and thorough.
24=88
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Format is mostly followed. One to two headings may not be underlined or bolded and/or the title is missing
23=85
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Hypothesis is in the “If, then, because” format and shows application of general content from the unit as support/explanation IT HAS NOT
22=81
CHANGED AT ALL FROM BEGINNING TO END!
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Materials are listed as a bulleted list. Not all changes made during the lab are reflected in the final document.
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Procedures easy to read and are listed and numbered in a logical order. Not all changes made during the lab are reflected in the final document
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Data reflects what was collected in class.
o
Tables have one-two incorrect labels for columns and rows. They are easy to read and show the correct summary of data collected in
class.
o
Graphs may be missing a title or one to two incorrect labels and units on x and y axis. The line may or may not be connected.
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Conclusion is in paragraph format.
o
Hypothesis is restated and whether it is proven or disproven is indicated.
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More data is needed to explain why hypothesis is proven or disproven.
o
The reasoning from hypothesis has not been addressed or explained completely.
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Errors are identified and explained. How they impacted the data collection is explained but may need more detail.
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Changes for future experiments are stated but missing detail. The results from these changes are not explained fully and need more detail.
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If the words accurate OR precise are used, the writer does not explain what the more accurate/precise data looks like
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Supplemental questions are answered but may not be correct or answered completely.
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There are 1-2 errors in spelling or grammar. Writing is fluent and conclusion is concise or thorough.
21=77
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Format is mostly followed. Three or more headings may not be underlined or bolded and/or the title is missing
20=74
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Hypothesis is in the “If, then, because” format and shows no application of content from the unit as support/explanation.
19=70
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HYPOTHESIS HAS HAD INFORMATION ADDED OR REMOVED FROM IT; IT IS NOT THE SAME FROM BEGINNING TO END!!
18=66
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Materials are/are not listed as a bulleted list. NO changes made during the lab are reflected in the final document.
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Procedures are not easy to read and are/are not listed and numbered in a logical order. NO changes made during the lab are reflected in the
final document
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Data reflects what was collected in class.
o
All labels on the tables are incorrect for columns and rows. They are NOT easy to read and/or DOES NOT show the correct summary
of data collected in class.
o
Graphs may be missing one or more titles or ALL labels and units on x and y axes are incorrect. The points are not connected to show
the pattern easily.
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Conclusion may or may not be in paragraph format.
o
Hypothesis may or may not be restated and whether it is proven or disproven is indicated.
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NO data is used to explain why hypothesis is proven or disproven.
o
The reasoning from hypothesis has not been addressed OR explained.
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Errors are identified and explained. How they impacted the data collection is NOT explained.
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Changes for future experiments are stated but missing detail. The results from these changes are not explained fully and need more detail.
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If the words accurate OR precise are used, the writer does not explain what the more accurate/precise data looks like
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Supplemental questions are answered but may not be correct or answered completely.
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There are 3-4 errors in sentence structure, spelling, or grammar. Writing may be concise or lengthy, but it is difficult to understand at points.
17=62
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Format is not followed AT ALL!!!
16=59
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Hypothesis may or may not be in the “If, then, because” and/or has no application of content at all OR HYPOTHESIS HAS CHANGED FROM
15=55
THE BEGINNING TO THE END OF THE LAB!!
14=51
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Materials and Procedures are missing, incorrect or incomplete
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Graphs and/or tables are missing or completely incorrect.
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Conclusion is not in paragraph format. Hypothesis may or may not be restated.
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Errors are not indicated and/or explained.
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Changes are not indicated and/or explained.
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Supplemental questions are not answered or are incorrectly answered.
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There are more than 4 errors in sentence structure, spelling, or grammar. Writing is difficult to understand at points.
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No lab report was handed in
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Name: ___________________________________________________ Period: ______________ Date: _____________________________
LAB REPORT RUBRIC