Rubric for grading BIO 181 laboratory reports
Name:
Points
Points
Possible Earned
Title of lab exercise:
CONTENT
Title:
Is descriptive yet concise enough to let the reader know the central
problem (or finding) of the laboratory exercise clearly and
effectively
2
Abstract:
Summarizes the findings of the laboratory exercise concisely and
clearly
4
Introduction:
Provides information about the background and briefly explains the
scientific concept to be examined in the laboratory exercise. (2)
Clearly states the objective or purpose of the laboratory exercise.
(2)
Effectively presents the hypothesis and discusses the reasoning
behind it. (2)
6
Materials and Methods:
Provides a neat and complete list of all the materials needed for the
laboratory exercise. (3)
Provides a detailed narrative of the procedure which can be
replicated precisely. (5)
8
Results:
Results are presented clearly in tables, graphs or writing. (3)
8
The tables, graphs and charts have titles and labeled properly (with
appropriate units) to easily identify patterns in the data (2).
The results are summarized in writing with proper reference to the
data in the table and graph. (2)
The written summary must include the results of controls used. (1)
Discussion:
8
States clearly and effectively if the results (data) support the
hypothesis or not. (2)
Whether the hypothesis is supported or rejected is explained clearly
with reference to appropriate results. (3)
Includes discussion on possible errors in the experimental design
and biases in the experimental procedure. (3)
Conclusion:
Clearly and effectively describes what was learned from the
laboratory exercise.
2
Literature cited:
Provides references and citations (including internet URLs) with
proper format.
3
STYLE AND FORMAT
The report is written clearly and concisely (focused). (3)
The report is typed (12 font size), double spaced, with proper
margins (1 inch) and page numbers (at least 3 pages). (3)
The report is free of spelling, grammar, punctuation and
typographic errors. (3)
9
Total Points
50
Grading Scale
A
>= 45
B
>= 40
C
>= 35
D
>= 30
F
=< 29