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General Science Lab Report 
General Science Lab Report
Each of the sections will be evaluated to compile an overall percentage grade. Use this rubric to help you critique your lab report so that you may get the highest score possible.
Rubric Code: GX37AAA
By MsLarson
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Above Standard

4 pts

Good Work

3 pts

Not Yet

2 pts

Unacceptable

1 pts

Title
2 %

Title of Experiment and
outlines the relationship between variables
Above Standard

Both Variables are stated and includes further explanation on their relationship
Good Work

Both Variables are stated & relationship between both variables is outlined
Not Yet

only one variable is stated and/or relationship between variables is unclear
Unacceptable

Title is not a relationship or not present
Problem Statement
2 %

This should be a question that can be made into a testable hypothesis.
Above Standard

Problem statement is well written and is testable.
Good Work

Statement is well written but it's not clear how it can be tested.
Not Yet

Problem statement is confusing and untestable.
Unacceptable

No problem statement present.
Abstract
5 %

Must explain the purpose for conducting the experiment and describe the key findings.
Above Standard

Clearly explains the reason for the experiment, details the key findings and briefly describes how those results were found.
Good Work

Clearly explains the reason for the experiment and details the key findings
Not Yet

Includes only the purpose or only the key findings, but not both
Unacceptable

Abstract is absent or not written properly.
Research
10 %

At least two sources should be used as research. Research should clearly be related to the idea being tested.
Above Standard

Research is from two different sources and shows great insight into the information about this experiment.
Good Work

Research is from two different sources
Not Yet

Research only comes from one source.
Unacceptable

Research is not present
Hypothesis
5 %

Must be an if, then sentence that clearly outlines what is to be tested and the results expected.
Above Standard

Written as an if,then, because statement. Includes specific details, clearly outlines what is to be tested and results expected.
Good Work

Written as an if, then statement that outlines what is to be tested and results expected.
Not Yet

Written as a basic if, then statement.
Unacceptable

Absent or not an if, then statement.
Define Variables
5 %

Identify the independent, dependent, and control variables.
Above Standard

The three variables are present and correctly identified.
Good Work

At least two of the variables are correctly identified.
Not Yet

At least one of the variables is correctly identified
Unacceptable

Variables are not present.
Materials
5 %

List materials used.
Above Standard

List is complete for accurate replication of the experiment. List includes quantities of measurements.
Good Work

List is complete but quantities are not always given.
Not Yet

List is complete but quantities are not
given or are missing completely.
Unacceptable

List is incomplete or
absent.
Procedure
8 %

Write the steps performed in a numbered sequence.
Above Standard

Written in complete sentences with no steps missing from checklist. At least one procedure diagram is present. Clear explanation is present of single variable being tested.
Good Work

Logical sequence with complete sentences but missing some steps from checklist. Explanation is absent that describes the single variable being tested.
Not Yet

Procedure needs more steps for the lab to be reliable.
Unacceptable

Procedure is absent.
Observations
10 %

Observations list what was seen, heard, felt, tasted, or smelled.
Above Standard

Well written qualitative sentences with no inferences. Calculations clearly shown, if applicable.
Good Work

Qualitative sentences contain no inferences. Quantitative data chart, graph or picture lacks proper units or labels. Some calculations are absent or not clearly shown.
Not Yet

Qualitative sentences contain inferences. Qualitative data chart, graph or picture is incomplete or indiscernible.
Unacceptable

Data section is absent, qualitative sentences missing, or quantitative data is missing from a data chart, graph or picture.
Data Table
8 %

All data collected should be included in a data table that has labeled rows and columns.
Above Standard

Table includes all data collected, is organized and calculations clearly shown, if applicable.
Good Work

Data table includes all of the data collected.
Not Yet

Data only includes a portion of what is required and/or is not clear
Unacceptable

No data table is present.
Data Graph
15 %

A pie chart, line graph, bar graph, or scatter plot should be drawn with a title, labled axis (with units), proper increments, and a key if needed.
Above Standard

Graph is professional looking and includes all required parts.
Good Work

Graph is present but does not look professional or is missing one part.
Not Yet

Graph is present, but not fully complete or has incorrect parts.
Unacceptable

No graph is present
Analysis of Data
10 %

Describe the data collected in detail. Include comparisons in description
Above Standard

Sentences provide detailed description of all data. Comparisons are explained and inferences are made that relate to the idea being tested.
Good Work

Sentences provide detailed description of all data and Comparisons are outlined.
Not Yet

Sentences only include a detailed description of only a portion of the data, or are not detailed.
Unacceptable

No analysis present
Conclusion/Results
18 %

1. Summarize the actions you took to test this hypothesis.
2. Explain whether your hypothesis was supported or not.
3. Restate hypothesis.
4. Explain Errors if applicable
5. Discuss how this lab can be made to be more informational.
Above Standard

All five categories are well written and critical thinking about the experiment is evident.
Good Work

All five categories are included.
Not Yet

4 or less categories are included.
Unacceptable

No conclusion is written
Writing Guidelines
2 %

Words must be spelled correctly, grammar and punctuation must be correct.
Above Standard

Well written, neatly organized & clearly written using scientific vocabulary. No spelling or grammatical errors. Scientific writing style is evident.
Good Work

1-2 problems exist with spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Not Yet

More than two problems exist with spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Unacceptable

Serious problems exist with spelling, grammar and punctuation.



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