biology report

Objective

Does not

meet expectations

Approaches expectations

Meets

expectations

Purpose and definitions

Purpose statement is missing and terms are not defined.

0 points

Experimental objective is stated unclearly and/or some terms are not defined.

1 point

Clear purpose stating the experimental objective with all terms defined.

2 points

Hypothesis

Hypothesis is not included.

0 points

Hypothesis is unclear or not worded as an “if…then” statement.

1 point

Clear, testable hypothesis worded as an “if..then” statement.

2 points

Materials

List of materials is not provided.

0 points

List of materials is incomplete.

1 point

Complete list of required materials provided.

2 points

Method/Procedure

A description of the procedure is not provided, inaccurate or is copied from the lab manual.

0 points

The description of the procedure is incomplete or partially inaccurate.

1 point

Accurate and complete description of the procedure is provided

2 points

Observations/Results

No written summary of observations and results provided.

0 points

Incomplete or inaccurate written summary of observations and results provided.

1 point

Complete and accurate written summary of observations and results provided.

2 points

Conclusion/Discussion

No written conclusion and discussion of results provided.

0 points

Incomplete or inaccurate written conclusion and discussion of results provided.

1 point

Complete and accurate written conclusion and discussion of results provided.

2 points

Error

Sources of error not included.

0 points

Sources of error included but no suggestions for improvement are made.

1 point

Sources of error and suggestions for improvement are made.

2 points

Graphs/Tables

Graphs and tables not included.

0 points

Graphs and tables are inaccurate or poorly designed.

1.5 points

Accurate and well-designed graphs and tables are included.

3 points

Grammar/Spelling

Grammar and spelling are poor and the report is difficult to read.

0 points

Some grammar and spelling errors are present, but the report is not difficult to read.

1.5 points

No grammar or spelling errors are included.

3 points

Neat and Organized

Report is sloppy and disorganized.

0 points

Report is somewhat neat and organized.

2.5 points

Report is neat and organized.

5 points

Total points: 25