Lab report expectations
- 1. Lab Report Expectations Grade Expectations for each grade Proper lab format is followed Lab is typed, grammatically correct All data is neatly and accurately recorded Any assignmed questions are completely answered Procedures and safety rules were followed A Analysis uses data, clearly explains what happened and why, makes comparisons Conclusion is concise, refers back to hypothesis In case of group/partner labs, all members participated equally There are small errors in format Lab is typed, few grammatical errors Data is neatly and accurately recorded Most of questions are completely answered B Procedures and safety rules were followed Analysis uses data, mostly explains what happened and why, makes sense Conclusion concise, refers to hypothesis Members participated equally There are errors in lab format The lab is typed Data in not as neat or accurate as it should be Most questions not answered completely or accurately C Not all procedures and safety rules were followed Analysis doesn’t use data, not a good explanation of what happened, confusing Conclusion not concise, isn’t supported by data All members participated equally Lab report format not followed Lab report is not typed Data incomplete, not accurate, not neatly recorded or missing Questions poorly answered or not answered at all D or F Procedures and safety rules were not followed Analysis missing or lacking in substance, information Conclusion does not support data or is missing Only some group members did all of work
- 2. Lab Report Grading Rubric Title, Format, problem, Procedure Data Analysis Conclusion grammar, hypothesis neatness, , typed materials Labs with hypothesis 10% 20% 25% 25% 10% 10% Labs without 10% 20% 30% 30% 0% 10% hypothesis