iRubric: Physics Lab Report rubric

Demonstrates minimal effort

Major errors and/or omissions

Minor errors and/or omissions

All materials are listed using a bullet format.

Demonstrates minimal effort

Data is presented accurately but in improper format (i.e. in written form but no tables or charts) and/or major errors or omissions. Very few of required calculations are shown. Calculations reflect major errors or omissions

Data is presented in professional looking table or chart with only minor omissions or errors. Table or chart is accurate and complete, and labeled with appropriate units. All calculations for one complete trial are clearly and correctly shown and the results labeled with the appropriate units contain only minor omissions or errors.

Data is presented in professional looking table or chart. Table or chart is accurate and complete, and labeled with appropriate units. All calculations for one complete trial are clearly and correctly shown and the results labeled with the appropriate units.

Numerous errors in all areas of "excellent" category. Language severely impedes communication.
Demonstrates minimal effort in the areas listed.

Frequent errors in rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation; Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone; Language distracts reader and impedes communication. Many errors in formatting and citing.

Some errors in rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation but errors doe not distract reader or impede communication.
Minor errors and/or omissions. Minor errors in formatting and citing.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Proper "voice" is used and no use of pronouns. Report is formatted correctly and all research is cited appropriately including a "works cited" segment.