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Components of the report

All required elements are present and additional elements that add to the report (e.g., thoughtful comments, graphics) have been added.

All required elements are present.

One required element is missing, but additional elements that add to the report (e.g., thoughtful comments, graphics) have been added.

Several required elements are missing.

Participation

Used time well in lab and focused attention on the experiment.

Used time pretty well. Stayed focused on the experiment most of the time.

Did the lab but did not appear very interested. Focus was lost on several occasions.

Participation was minimal OR student was hostile about participating.

Scientific Concepts

Report illustrates an accurate and thorough understanding of scientific concepts underlying the lab.

Report illustrates an accurate understanding of most scientific concepts underlying the lab.

Report illustrates a limited understanding of scientific concepts underlying the lab.

Report illustrates inaccurate understanding of scientific concepts underlying the lab.

Experimental Hypothesis

Hypothesized relationship between the variables and the predicted results is clear and reasonable based on what has been studied.

Hypothesized relationship between the variables and the predicted results is reasonable based on general knowledge and observations.

Hypothesized relationship between the variables and the predicted results has been stated, but appears to be based on flawed logic.

No hypothesis has been stated.

Data

Professional looking and accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled.

Accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled.

Accurate representation of the data in written form, but no graphs or tables are presented.

Data are not shown OR are inaccurate.

Question/Purpose

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is clearly identified and stated.

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is identified, but is stated in a somewhat unclear manner.

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is partially identified, and is stated in a somewhat unclear manner.

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is erroneous or irrelevant.

Analysis

The relationship between the variables is discussed and trends/patterns logically analyzed. Predictions are made about what might happen if part of the lab were changed or how the experimental design could be changed.

The relationship between the variables is discussed and trends/patterns logically analyzed.

The relationship between the variables is discussed but no patterns, trends or predictions are made based on the data.

The relationship between the variables is not discussed.