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Graded Labs — Scoring Guide
Score Content/Process Communication/Appearance
A+ o Exceptional work that exceeds the standards in one or more of the following areas: cre
(49,50) ativity, ingenuity, mastery of concepts, communication of theory or results, overall quality,
scope (application of concepts or results to situations not addressed in the lab).
o Theory section thoroughly discusses o Presentation reflects pride and care in work
important concepts depth of the writing is organized, errorfree, and
treatment of major concepts throughout is engaging.
sufficient to indicate mastery.
A o Method presentation is clear enough for a
o Method presentation shows attention to key reader to replicate the experiment.
(4548) issues in the experimental design.
o Results are fully and clearly presented
o Excellent understanding of major concepts is tables, graphs, & calculations are perfect
evident throughout no errors. and logically organized.
o Objectives are addressed convincingly in the o Overall, the report flows naturally all
conclusion. Reasoning is clear throughout. parts, including introduction, contribute to
Sources of error and limitation are a coherent, eloquent presentation.
discussed with insight.
B o Some standards are at level 9, and some are at lower levels. The report is stronger than the
(4044) description of level 7 but not as strong as level 9.
o Theory section points the reader to o Presentation is neat and readable writing
important concepts addressed depth of is understandable although some errors in
treatment of major concepts is not grammar or spelling, or lack of
sufficient to indicate mastery. organization may be present.
C
o Method presentation is acceptable, but o Method presentation allows reader to
(3539) attention to important details is missing. understand how the lab was performed.
o Major concepts are correctly used although o Results are presented reasonably well
some errors may be present. although there may be errors, omissions, or
lack of organization.
o Objectives are addressed adequately in the
results and/or conclusion, some likely o Overall, the parts of the report are
sources of error are mentioned. consistent and compatible.
D o Some standards are at level 7 or higher, but several standards are at level 5.
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o Theory section does not address all of the o Readability of report suffers due to
important concepts or depth of treatment problems in neatness, grammar, spelling,
throughout is insufficient. or organization.
F o Method presentation shows a lack of under o Method presentation does not allow reader
standing of the lab or disregard for details. to understand how the lab was performed.
(<30)
o Major concepts are incorrectly used or o Results are not fully presented.
explained, many errors are present.
Inadequate basis for evaluating depth of o Overall, the report lacks consistency parts
knowledge. may be missing or do not work together to
present a coherent picture.
o Objectives are insufficiently addressed in
the results and conclusion, error discussion
may be inadequate.