iRubric: IVAP First Lab Report Assessment rubric

the overall purpose for undertaking the research or experiment(s) is stated in a clear, concise manner.

the overall purpose for undertaking the research or experiment(s) is stated fully, but could have been worded more concisely/directly

the overall purpose for undertaking the research or experiment(s) is stated fully, but in an unclear manner

the overall purpose for undertaking the research or experiment(s) is not stated fully, and is unclear

A clear, concise, relevant and testable overall hypotheses are stated along with one or more specific hypothesis. Predictions and/or aims included.

A clear, concise, relevant and testable overall hypothesis is stated, but aims hypothesis or prediction is absent.

One hypothesis or research question is clearly stated, but no other hypotheses or predictions are given. ams

Objective or purpose is stated, but hypotheses and research questions are lacking.

Addresses only the techniques and procedures used, including statistical analysis when applicable. Summarizes all the methods used while citing the protocol. Well organized clear, concise narrative that does not include lists. Methods are described in the past tense, using active voice. ams

Addresses only the techniques and procedures used, including statistical analysis when applicable. Summarizes all the methods used while citing the protocol. Does not include lists. Clarity is diminished by the presence of a few minor grammatical problems, such as vague language, excessive use of passive voice, dangling modifiers, or unclear antecedents. ams

While the report addresses and cites techniques and procedures appropriately, it contains numerous small grammatical errors or lacks citations. ams

Contain one or two serious grammatical errors (e.g., written as instructions, mixed tenses, incomplete sentences). Or: contains numerous small grammatical problems and lacks citations. ams

Professional looking and accurate representation of the data in tables and/or figures that are labeled and titled. Legends are included where needed so that Table and Figures can stand alone. Units are given. ams

Title accurately describes content.
Headers and stubs clearly organize data field without repetitive or redundant descriptors.
Uncluttered. Plots appropriate for type of results obtained (scatter, bar, histogram etc.)
Legend for notes complete. rlh

Figure/Table Numbered and Title present, but cannot stand alone.
Headers and stubs organize data field.
Columns and rows aligned. Plots appropriately sized and identified. rlh

Appropriate figures and tables are included but contain some errors or inaccuracies (such as missing units, mismatched scale, scale not starting from zero, missing titles, legends, or captions, etc.). Tables and figures cannot stand alone, and some are not represented adequately. ams

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.

An attempt is made to discuss the relationships among different variables, but the arguments are not relevant or are unclear.

Clearly states what results will contribute to the field in general. Link back to questions posed in the introduction. Clear statement of support/refute of hypothesis.

Draws some connections back to questions posed in the introduction. suggests that the data supports the hypothesis

Attempt to Link back to questions posed in the introduction attempt to show data connection to hypothesis but poorly argued

Attempt to discuss implications made but not effectively written, no clear connection between results and hypothesis made

Excellent

Only a few minor problems (subject-verb agreement issues)

Some problems with grammar, few sentences poorly constructed

Some poorly constructed sentences and paragraphs, but bad grammar doesn't completely misconstrue meaning.