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Excellent (+0.5)
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Good (+0.25)
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Acceptable (0)
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Poor (-0.5)
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Unacceptable (-1)
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Abstract
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Abstract is an accurate summary of the lab report
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Abstract covers all portions of the report (the purpose, design, findings, and conclusion)
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Introduction
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Provides relevant background information on experiment
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Hypotheses and predictions are clearly stated, in proper format, and logically connected
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Methods/Treatments/Controls
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Methods give enough details to allow for replication of procedure from all experiments.
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Methods are described accurately
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Figure/tables (these may be used in multiple sections of the report, so this applies to any figures or tables in the report
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Format of tables and figures is clear and correct (including required parts such as captions, axis labels with proper unit measurements, etc.)
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Sufficient number of figures/tables were provided to summarize information effectively
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Results
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Quantifies results if possible and uses statistics.
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Highlights important results in the text of the report
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Discussion
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Uses data obtained in the experiment(s) to logically explain why results support or refute student’s hypothesis.
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Suggests and describes follow-up experiment or question (this must go beyond just repeating or making slight modifications to the current experiment).
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References
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Information in the text that is not from the student’s direct knowledge is cited in text and the source is listed at the end.
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Citations and references adhere to proper format both at end and in text.
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Suitable number and type of references were used
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Presentation
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Report is written in scientific style and is clear and to the point.
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Grammar and spelling are correct.
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Report shows evidence of work that went into it (research, writing, avoiding last-minute corrections, etc.)
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