Appendix C: Rubric for Report

CATEGORY
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15
10
5
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.
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 is stated, but appears to be based on flawed logic. No hypothesis is stated.
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.
Procedures Procedures are listed in clear steps. Each step is numbered and expressed in a complete sentence. Procedures are listed in a logical order, but steps are not numbered and/or are not expressed in complete sentences. Procedures are listed but are not in a logical order or are difficult to follow. Procedures do not accurately list the steps of the experiment.
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.

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