Physic II LAB

SLA Laboratory Report Grading Rubric

Criterion 0 11 (F) 13 (D) 15 (C) 17 (B) 20 (A) 1. INTRODUCTION-

HYPOTHESIS -states

the concept to be

examined, the specific

question asked and

expected outcome. May

include abstract and/or

background concepts

No

report

or section

missing

1. Experiment topic

missing.

2. Hypothesis missing or erroneous.

3. No prediction or

expected outcomes 4. No abstract present

where required.

1. Experiment topic poorly

stated or missing.

2. Hypothesis poorly stated or erroneous.

3. Expected outcome not

related to hypothesis. 4. Inadequate abstract where

required.

1. Experiment topic stated at an

elementary level.

2. Hypothesis clearly stated. 3. Expected outcome supports

hypothesis.

4. Basic abstract present if required.

1. Experimental concept clearly

stated with some background

support. 2. Hypotheses adequately stated

and related to experimental

concept. 3. Expected outcome logically &

clearly supports hypothesis.

4. Adequate & complete abstract if required.

1. Experimental concept

clearly stated, logically

related to background support.

2. Hypothesis clearly,

completely & precisely stated, related to experimental

concept.

3. Outcome related to hypothesis

4. Complete, correct abstract

if required.

2. MATERIALS &

METHODS- materials

needed and procedure

followed are accurate,

complete, and organized

sufficient to replicate

the experiment.

No

report

or section

missing

1. Significant errors

and/or omissions in

materials and/or methods. 2. Cannot replicate with

this information.

1. Some materials or

procedural information

missing. 2. Little or no clear

organization.

3. Cannot replicate with this information

1. Materials and procedures

accurate and complete.

2. Poorly organized, difficult to follow.

3. Minimal information present

needed to possibly replicate.

1. Materials and procedure

complete & accurate.

2. Coherent and logical organization.

3.Replication possible

1. Materials and procedures

complete & accurate.

2. Information is well organized, gives clear,

accurate and complete steps

to follow. 3. Exact replication is

unambiguous.

3. RESULTS- Data and

analyses presented are

accurate and complete

including explanations

that demonstrate

understanding.

No report

or section

missing

Data are not accurate or are incomplete.

No mathematical analysis or explanation.

Data incomplete or incorrect. Mathematical analyses and/or

explanations lack demonstration of basic

understanding.

Raw data complete and well organized.

Mathematical analyses and explanations attempted.

Evidence of basic understanding.

Raw data complete and well organized.

Mathematical analyses and explanations are clear and show

adequate understanding of all of

the results.

Raw data complete and well organized.

Mathematical analyses and explanations are clear and

show a complete

understanding of the results reported.

4. DISCUSSION &

CONCLUSION-

explain, analyze and

interpret the experiment

and relate this to the

hypothesis. Includes

comparison to assigned

readings.

No

report

or section

missing

Lacking in any

substantial explanation

and/or analysis and/or interpretation of the

experiment. No link to

the hypothesis. Lacks adequate comparison to

readings.

Brief, insubstantial or incorrect

explanation and/or analysis

and/or interpretation of the experiment. Erroneous attempt

to link to the hypothesis. Lacks

adequate comparison to readings.

Offers a limited accurate

explanation, analysis and

interpretation of the experiment. Basic linkage created to the

hypothesis. Includes brief,

limited comparison to readings.

Offers a complete and adequate

explanation, analysis and

interpretation of the experiment. Creates a link to the hypothesis.

Includes a sufficient comparison

to readings.

Offers a thorough explanation

and analysis of the

experiment interweaving the hypothesis with substantial

readings and overarching

themes.

5. WRITING&

REFERENCES

Mechanics of writing –

spelling grammar

syntax use of

terminology and

formatting, adequate

citations (APA, MLA,

AMA etc.)

No report

Significant errors in spelling, grammar,

syntax and/or use of

terminology. Not formatted and cited

correctly. Inadequate/no

references cited.

Numerous errors in spelling, grammar syntax and/or use of

terminology. Little or no

proofreading. Attempts at formatting and/or citing

correctly. Few references

given.

Rare but important errors in spelling, grammar syntax and/or

use of terminology. Attempted

proofreading. Most formatted and/or cited correctly. Adequate

references given.

Few, less than 1 per page, errors in spelling, grammar, syntax

and/or use of terminology.

Adequate proofreading. Almost all formatted and cited correctly.

Adequate, complete references

given.

No errors in spelling, grammar, syntax. Complete

and accurate use of all

appropriate terminology. All references and material

formatted correctly. More

than sufficient references cited.