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Biology 121 Lab Report 
Biology 121 Lab Report
For Assessment of Biology Majors' ability to communicate scientific information in a written format.
Rubric Code: DXW59A3
By paulisse
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Biology 121 Lab Reports
  Excellent

Performa all the experiments and tests progressively with the anticipated results.

5 pts

Good

Some statistical errors are possible although the final outcome is positive.

3 pts

Poor

Lack of understanding of experimental procedures and poor performance.

2 pts

Title

Excellent

The lab report has well-constructed, concise title that reflects the experiments and results
Good

The lab report has a title that reflects the experiments and results but is not clearly stated
Poor

The lab report either has not title or the title is irrelevant/unclear
Purpose

Excellent

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

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

the overall purpose for undertaking the research or experiment(s) is not stated, or is erroneous or irrelevant
Hypothesis

Excellent

At least two clear, concise, relevant and testable overall hypotheses are stated along with one or more predictions. ams
Good

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

Objective, purpose, hypotheses, and predictions are all absent. ams
Materials and Methods
Content

Excellent

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
Good

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

Plagiarized. ams
Results
Figures/Tables

Excellent

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
Good

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

Figures and tables are absent or completely inappropriate. ams
Discussion/Conclusions
Analysis of Results

Excellent

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.
Good

The relationship between the variables is discussed but no patterns, trends or predictions are made based on the data.
Poor

The relationship between the variables is not discussed.
Overall effect/grammar
Overall effective Report

Excellent

Excellent
Good

Good
Poor

Poor



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