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Lab Report 
Rubric Code: B7AXC
By hamesme
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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0 pts

TITLE

3
2

The title is clear, conscise, and descriptive
1

Title is not clear or descriptive
0

No title present
OBJECTIVES

3

The objectives or purpose of the lab are clearly identified and stated.
2

The objectives or the purpose of the lab is stated somewhat unclear
1

The objectives or the purpose of the lab is partially stated
0

The objectives or the purpose of the lab is not stated or they are irrelevent. Section is absent from the report.
BACKGROUND INFO./RESEARCH

3
2

-The information stated clearly explains all relevant concepts used in lab. -All necessary sources are cited.
1

-The information is somewhat unclear and somewhat relevent to concepts used in lab. -Sources are cited.
0

-Information is not relevent to concepts used in lab. -Sources are not cited. -Section is absent from the report.
HYPOTHESIS

3

The hypothesis clearly states a prediction -has an explanation, and is testable based on general knowledge and observations.
2

The hypothesis clearly states a prediction and is testable but is missing an explanation based on general knowledge and observations.
1

The hypothesis is written correctly containg a prediction, explanation, and is testable but is based on flawed knowledge.
0

The hypothesis is missing 2 parts and is based on flawed information The hypothesis is not relevant to the lab. No hypothesis present.
MATERIALS

3
2

All materials used in the lab are listed and described (if applicable)
1

Almost all materials used in the lab are listed and described (if applicable)
0

Many of the materials are missing that were used in lab or are not describe accurately (if applicable). No Materials listed.
PROCEDURES

3
2

Procedures are listed in clear steps. Each step is numbered and written in complete sentences
1

Procedures are listed in logical order but steps are not numbered and/or written in complete sentences.
0

Procedures are not in logical order and are hard to follow. No procedures listed.
DATA/OBSERVATIONS

3

Professional looking and accurate representation of the data in tables/graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled. Observations are thoroughly discussed.
2

Accurate representation of the data in tables and graphs. Graphs and tables are labled. Observations are somewhat discussed.
1

Accurate represenation of the data in written form, but no tables or graphs are presented. Observations are somewhat discussed.
0

Inaccurate represenatation of data. No observations made. This section is missing from the report.
RESULTS/ANALYSIS

3

The relationship between the variables are accurately and clearly discussed and trends/patterns are logically and clearly explained.
2

The relationship between the variables are somwhat clearly discussed. Trends/patterns are logically and clearly explained.
1

The relationship between the variables are discussed but no trends/patterns are made based on the data.
0

The relationship between the variables are not discussed The section is missing from the report.
CONCLUSIONS

3

Conclusions includes whether the findings supported or rejected and hypothesis, clear explanations of why you got your results, error analysis and what you learned from the lab.
2

Conclusions includes whether the findings supported or rejected and hypothesis, clear explanations of why you got your results, and what you learned from the lab.
1

Conclusion includes what you learned from your experiment.
0

NO conclusion is present. Conclusion shows little effort and reflection.
SPELLING,PUNCTUATION, AND GRAMMER

3

One or fewer errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammer in the report
2

two or three errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammer in the report
1

Four errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammer in the report
0

More than 4 errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammer in the report
APPEARANCE/ORGANIZATION

3

Lab report is typed and uses headings and subheadings to visually organize the material
2

Lab report is neatly handwritten and uses headings and subheadings to visually organize the material
1

Lab report is neatly handwritten or typed, but formatting does not help visually organize material
0

Lab report is handwritten and looks sloppy with cross-outs, multiple erasures, and/or tears and creases
DRAWINGS/DIAGRAMS

3

All necessary drawings and/or diagrams are included. All diagrams and/or drawings are labeled correctly
2

All necessary drawings and/or diagrams are included but are somewhat labeled.
1

All necessary diagrams and/or drawings are included but not labeled.
0

All necessary diagrams and/or drawings are not included and are not labeled. This section is not present in the report




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