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General Science Lab Report
General Science Lab Report
Use the "Lab Report Format" to create your lab report. Each of the nine sections in the checklist will be evaluated to compile an overall 100% classwork/project grade for each lab report. Use this rubric to help you critique your lab report so that you may get the highest score possible.
Rubric Code:
XXA6245
By
StephanieCR
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Lab report
Excellent
(N/A)
Proficient
(N/A)
Satisfactory
(N/A)
Unsatisfactory
(N/A)
Title Page
1 pts
Excellent
Includes title, name, grade, and date.
Proficient
Complete, but not formatted.
Satisfactory
Not complete and/or not formatted.
Unsatisfactory
No title page present.
Table of Context
5 pts
Excellent
Complete, accurate, and organized.
Proficient
Complete, organized, but has some mistakes in accuracy.
Satisfactory
Missing some items, has some mistakes in accuracy, semi-organized.
Unsatisfactory
Missing multiple items, has mistakes in accuracy, not organized.
Abstract
5 pts
Excellent
A one paragraph (250 words) summary of the entire project that includes all the sections in the report.
Proficient
A one paragraph (less than 250 words) summary of the entire project that includes all the sections in the report.
Satisfactory
Less than 250 words. A few sentences describing the project.
Unsatisfactory
Less than 250 words. 1-2 sentences about the project, or missing abstract.
Statement of Purpose
5 pts
Excellent
Purpose clearly explains what was to be discovered. Written as a question.
Proficient
Purpose is not clearly focused on what was to be discovered. Written as a question.
Satisfactory
Sentence present but does not explain purpose.
Unsatisfactory
Purpose is absent or not written properly.
Hypothesis
5 pts
Excellent
Clearly predicts expected results.
Proficient
Needs to predict expected results more clearly.
Satisfactory
Does not predict expected results.
Unsatisfactory
Absent or not specific.
Research
15 pts
Excellent
Contains all the background information that was collected. Cites a minimum of three sources in one page (3-5 paragraphs).
Proficient
Contains all the background information that was collected. Cites a minimum of three sources in less than one page (3-5 paragraphs).
Satisfactory
Contains all the background information that was collected. Cites less than three sources in less than one page (3-5 paragraphs).
Unsatisfactory
Is missing background information. Cites less than three sources or no sources, and is less than one page (3-5 paragraphs).
Materials
5 pts
Listed
Excellent
List is complete for accurate replication of the experiment. List includes quantities of measurements.
Proficient
List is complete but quantities are not always given.
Satisfactory
List is complete but quantities are not
given or are missing completely.
Unsatisfactory
List is incomplete or
absent.
Procedure
10 pts
Excellent
Written in complete sentences with no steps missing from checklist.
Proficient
Logical sequence with complete sentences but missing some steps from checklist.
Satisfactory
Procedure needs more steps for the lab to be reliable.
Unsatisfactory
Procedure is absent.
Data/Observations/Results
20 pts
Excellent
Well written with no inferences. Contains at least one chart or graph that contains proper units and labels are present. Sentences provide clear explanation for the meaning of the data in 1-2 paragraphs.
Proficient
Written with no inferences. Contains at least one chart or graph that lacks proper units or labels Sentences provide an explanation for the meaning of the data in 1-2 paragraphs discussing results.
Satisfactory
Written with inferences. Contains at least one chart or graph that lacks proper units or labels with small explanation.
Unsatisfactory
Written with inferences. Missing chart or graph with little or no explanation.
Conclusion
15 pts
Excellent
A 2-3 paragraph explanation of the results, demonstrating critical thinking. Explaining what happened in the experiment and why it happened.
Proficient
A 2-3 paragraph explanation of the results. Explaining what happened in the experiment and why it happened. Some errors present
Satisfactory
Less than 2 paragraph explanation of the results, demonstrating a surface level understanding of the the concepts being explored.
Unsatisfactory
Missing conclusion.
Reference Page
4 pts
Listed in alphabetical order.
Excellent
Contains all necessary components needed to cite information, including author, publication date, website, contributors, etc. References are listed alphabetically, and in the correct MLA format.
Proficient
Minor problems are seen in format, or order of references.
Satisfactory
Some information is missing from the references. Multiple problems exist in formatting and order.
Unsatisfactory
References are missing crucial information, such as author and publication date. References not orders alphabetically.
Writing
10 pts
Excellent
Well written, neatly organized & clearly formatted.
Scientific vocabulary present & used correctly. No spelling or grammatical errors. Scientific writing style is evident.
Proficient
Minor problems exist with writing style, organization, formatting, scientific vocabulary or spelling/grammar.
Satisfactory
Multiple problems exist with writing style, organization, formatting, scientific vocabulary or spelling/grammar.
Unsatisfactory
Serious problems exist with writing style, organization, formatting, scientific vocabulary or spelling/grammar.
Keywords:
Question, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Data, Results, Conslusion, General Writing Guidelines
Subjects:
Science
Types:
Writing
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