Order 2303456: the effect of bean type amount of egg laid by female bean bettles

Excellent (+0.5)

Good (+0.25)

Acceptable (0)

Poor (-0.5)

Unacceptable (-1)

2

Abstract

Abstract is an accurate summary of the lab report

Abstract covers all portions of the report (the purpose, design, findings, and conclusion)

2

Introduction

Provides relevant background information on experiment

Hypotheses and predictions are clearly stated, in proper format, and logically connected

2

Methods/Treatments/Controls

Methods give enough details to allow for replication of procedure from all experiments.

Methods are described accurately

2

Figure/tables (these may be used in multiple sections of the report, so this applies to any figures or tables in the report

Format of tables and figures is clear and correct (including required parts such as captions, axis labels with proper unit measurements, etc.)

Sufficient number of figures/tables were provided to summarize information effectively

2

Results

Quantifies results if possible and uses statistics.

Highlights important results in the text of the report

2

Discussion

Uses data obtained in the experiment(s) to logically explain why results support or refute student’s hypothesis.

Suggests and describes follow-up experiment or question (this must go beyond just repeating or making slight modifications to the current experiment).

3

References

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.

Citations and references adhere to proper format both at end and in text.

Suitable number and type of references were used

3

Presentation

Report is written in scientific style and is clear and to the point.

Grammar and spelling are correct.

Report shows evidence of work that went into it (research, writing, avoiding last-minute corrections, etc.)