Skip to main content

iRubric: PBL Collaborative Lab Report-Scientific Writing rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
PBL Collaborative Lab Report-Scientific Writing 
Rubric Code: U7B2B4
By smosher
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Science  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Collaborative Lab Report
 

4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Title

4

A title is present and is directly related to the experiment.
3

A title is present and is somewhat related to the experiment.
2

A title is present but is not related to the experiment.
1

No title is present.
Claim

4

A claim is stated and is based on data collected, questions and observations. It contains a sentence started like:: "We claim that…" or "We found that…"
3

A claim is stated and is based only on observations. It contains a sentence started like "We claim that…" or "We found that…"
2

A claim is stated but is not based on data collected, questions and observations. It does not contain a sentence starter.
1

No claim is stated.
Evidence

4

The claim is backed up by data such as facts, descriptions, or numbers to identify patterns and relationships. It contains a sentence started like: “We know this to be true…” or “Our evidence showed that … or “We observed that…"
3

The claim is backed up by insufficient data but does contain a sentence started like: “We know this to be true…” or “Our evidence showed that … or “We observed that…
2

The claim is not backed up by data such as facts, descriptions, or numbers to identify patterns and relationships. It does not contain a sentence starter.
1

No evidence is present.
Reasoning

4

The group’s thinking is defended with a reasoning statement that uses prior knowledge, science concepts and expert sources. It contains a sentences started like: “Our evidence makes sense, because we know that…”
3

The group’s thinking is defended with a reasoning statement that shows some prior knowledge, science concepts and expert sources. It contains a sentences started like: “Our evidence makes sense, because we know that…”
2

The group’s thinking is defended with a reasoning statement that lacks any prior knowledge, science concepts and expert sources. It does not contain a sentences starter.
1

No reasoning is present.
Google Docs & Collaboration

4

The paper was written using Google Docs. All 4 members of the group contributed equally to the writing and editing of the document.
3

The paper was written using Google Docs. 3 members of the group contributed to the writing and editing of the document.
2

The paper was written using Google Docs. 2 members of the group contributed to the writing and editing of the document.
1

The paper was not wiritten using Google Docs OR only one member of the group worte and edited the document.
Length Requirement including graph

4

The writing consists 3 or more, well thought-out paragraphs and includes graph and/or data chart created in Google Spreadsheet.
3

The writing consists 2 well thought-out paragraphs and includes graph and/or data chart created in Google Spreadsheet.
2

The writing consists 1 paragraph and includes graph and/or data chart created in Google Spreadsheet.
1

The writing does not contain well thought-out paragraphs and/ or is missing a graph and/or data chart created in Google Spreadsheet.
Shared (Handed in) on Time

4

The final version of the writing was shared with the teacher through Google Docs (turned in) on-time.
3

The final version of the paper was shared with the teacher through Google Docs (turned in) one day late.
2

The final version of the paper was shared with the teacher through Google Docs (turned in) two days late.
1

The final version of the paper was shared with the teacher through Google Docs (turned in) more than two days late OR was not shared as a Google Doc but turned in on paper.




Subjects:

Types:

Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.

n224