Why Whales Don't Have Legs: Rubric
Created on: April 28, 2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Why Whales Don''t Have Legs : Lab Report
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CATEGORY |
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Components of the report |
All required elements are present and additional elements that add to the report (e.g., thoughtful comments, graphics) have been added. |
All required elements are present. |
One required element is missing, but additional elements that add to the report (e.g., thoughtful comments, graphics) have been added. |
Several required elements are missing. |
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Data |
Professional looking and accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled. |
Accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled. |
Accurate representation of the data in written form, but no graphs or tables are presented. |
Data are not shown OR are inaccurate. |
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Experimental Hypothesis |
Hypothesized relationship between the variables and the predicted results is clear and reasonable based on what has been studied. |
Hypothesized relationship between the variables and the predicted results is reasonable based on general knowledge and observations. |
Hypothesized relationship between the variables and the predicted results has been stated, but appears to be based on flawed logic. |
No hypothesis has been stated. |
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Appearance/Organization |
Lab report is typed and uses headings and subheadings to visually organize the material. |
Lab report is neatly handwritten and uses headings and subheadings to visually organize the material. |
Lab report is neatly written or typed, but formatting does not help visually organize the material. |
Lab report is handwritten and looks sloppy with cross-outs, multiple erasures and/or tears and creases. |
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Procedures |
Procedures section has been cut out and glued neatly into lab book. |
Procedures section has been cut out and glued neatly into lab book, but it is messy or sloppy. |
Procedures section has been cut out, but it is not in the lab book. |
Procedures section is missing. |
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Materials |
Procedures section has been cut out and glued neatly into lab book. |
Materials section has been cut out and glued neatly into lab book, but it is messy or sloppy. |
Materials section has been cut out, but it is not in the lab book. |
Materials section is missing. |
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Conclusion |
Conclusion includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis, possible sources of error, and what was learned from the experiment. |
Conclusion includes whether the findings supported the hypothesis and what was learned from the experiment. |
Conclusion includes what was learned from the experiment. |
No conclusion was included in the report OR shows little effort and reflection. |
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Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar |
One or fewer errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report. |
Two or three errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report. |
Four errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report. |
More than 4 errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar in the report. |
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Participation |
Used time well in lab and focused attention on the experiment. |
Used time pretty well. Stayed focused on the experiment most of the time. |
Did the lab but did not appear very interested. Focus was lost on several occasions. |
Participation was minimal, OR student was oppositional about participating. |
Date Created: October 14, 2003
