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Forensic Science Lab Report 
Forensic Science Lab Report
Rubric Code: EX22ABX
By SarahHull
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

0 pts

Fair

1 pts

Basic

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Perfect

4 pts

Cover page

Cover page should only include this information.
Poor

Title is descriptive but 3 elements are missing or out of order AND/OR title is not descriptive enough.
Fair

Title is descriptive but 2 elements are missing or out of order AND title is not descriptive enough.
Basic

Title is descriptive but 2 elements are missing or out of order OR title is not descriptive enough.
Good

Title is descriptive but 1 element is missing or out of order.
Perfect

Title is descriptive enough to convey the main idea to the reader.
Your name, date, group members names, evidence set #, and class period below the title
Abstract

Cover the main points what you did NOT of what a lab report consists of. This should be the LAST thing you write.
Poor

Summarizes the steps of A lab report instead of THE lab report or does not meet the specificed criteria.
OR
Goes over or under the allowed word count >10 words.
Fair

Summarizes the gist of each section of the report in a sentence (or two for an especially complex section).
Arranges the sentences in the order the sections are presented in the report, Introduction to Conclusion but actually uses the section headings.
Stays within the maximum words allowed (between 100-200 words)
Basic

Summarizes the gist of each section of the report in a sentence (or two for an especially complex section).
Arranges the sentences in the order the sections are presented in the report, Introduction to Conclusion without using those headings.
Goes over or under the number of words allowed (between 100-200 words) no more than 10 words.
Good

Summarizes the gist of each section of the report in a sentence (or two for an especially complex section).
Arranges the sentences in the order the sections are presented in the report, Introduction to Conclusion without using those headings.
Goes over or under the number of words allowed (between 100-200 words) no more than 5 words.
Perfect

Summarizes the gist of each section of the report in a sentence (or two for an especially complex section).
Arranges the sentences in the order the sections are presented in the report, Introduction to Conclusion without using those headings.
Stays within the maximum words allowed (between 100-200 words)
Introduction

Make sure that the reader will understand the purpose of the experiments.
Poor

Hypothesis missing.
Fair

3 or more elements missing other than hypothesis.
Basic

Two elements missing other than the hypothesis.
Good

One element missing other than the hypothesis.
Perfect

Starts out by summarizing and introducing the case, suspects, and victim. States (in a sentence or two) the broad application of science to a criminal case followed by the specific scientific concepts that are relevant to the specific evidence available in this case.
States the HYPOTHESIS and then explains how one arrived at the hypothesis, using what is known about the scientific concept of the lab as the basis for the reasoning (typically one or two paragraphs)
Methods

This should be the first thing your write.
Poor

Procedure listed would not replicate what student actually did AND Variables are not given.
Fair

Procedure listed would not replicate what student actually did OR Variables are not given.
Basic

Missing some equipment and procedure is poorly written but would be repeatable.
Good

Missing some of equipment but otherwise complete.
Perfect

Each method is given a descriptive heading
Lists materials using bullets. Gives numerical/bulleted step by step detail of the procedure used so that the experiment could be repeated by almost anyone. Defines Independent/Dependent variables for each experiment.
Results

Poor

ANY missing data.
Fair

2 or more missing or incorrect title, headings, or units. AND/OR 1 or more missing summaries.
Visuals/data are not arranged clearly in tables or graphs but are present.
Basic

2 or more missing or incorrect title, headings, or units. OR 1 missing summary.
Good

1 Missing or incorrect title, heading, unit.
Perfect

Contains visuals (tables/graphs etc)that best tells the "story" of the data. Includes digital images of evidence where applicable. Includes titles, headings, units. Each table/graph is followed by a brief summary paragraph referring to the appropriate visuals in the paragraphs (Table 1, Figure 2, etc.).
Discussion

Poor

Hypothesis not addressed and/or no analysis questions answered.
Fair

Analysis questions are given as a list instead of incorporated as a discussion.
Basic

2 elements missing
Analysis questions requiring research are not cited. Additional, points will be deducted as "incorrect" answer as well.
Good

1 element missing
AND
Analysis questions that are answered incorrectly will accumulate negative points per OFF the final percentage.
Perfect

Begins with a statement of whether or not the overall results support, do not support, or support to some extent the original hypothesis.
Points to specific data to support hypothesis statement. Discusses what was learned about the scientific concept of the lab. Answers all analysis questions* provided by instructor, numbered ex: (1), but not necessarily in the same order.
Questions requiring “research” include numerical superscripted citation to reference.
Conclusion

Poor

No conclusion.
Fair

-
Basic

-
Good

A single paragraph stating the findings of the lab giving enough detail to be convincing. With the incorrect solution to the case.
Perfect

A single paragraph stating the findings of the lab giving enough detail to be convincing. With the correct solution to the case.
References

Poor

Incorrect format used for citations (ex: copy & pasted URL) or not present.
Fair

Numbering not presend AND not in alphabetical order but correct format.
Basic

Not in alphabetical order.
Good

Numbering not present.
Perfect

Includes all the sources used in writing lab report in alphabetical order with numerical outline for citations. Uses APA format EVEN for URL's.
See http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/ for examples.
Lab Format

Poor

4 or more missing or out of order
Fair

3 missing or out of order
Basic

2 missing or out of order
Good

1 missing or out of order
Perfect

Correct order and headings of sections of lab report.
Additional Requirements
Scientific style

Poor

EVERY occurence of "I, we, or my" in lab report will result in a 1 point deduction from "final" percentage of lab report. (Direct quotes not included)
Fair

-
Basic

-
Good

-
Perfect

-
Spelling and Grammar

Poor

EVERY occurence of a spelling or grammar error will result in a 1 point deduction from the "final" percentage of lab report.
Fair

-
Basic

-
Good

-
Perfect

-
Addendums

Poor
Fair
Basic
Good

Handwriting
5 characteristics must be highlighted, labeled, and corresponding on matching graphics AS WELL AS the data table of matches AND mismatches of all suspects to meet "ALL DATA" present criterial.
Perfect

Fingerprints
10 minutiae must be highlighted, labeled, and corresponding on graphics to meet "ALL DATA" present criteria.




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