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General Science Lab Report 
General Science Lab Report
Another lab report (modified from science scope, 2004)
Rubric Code: S344W2
By ayalaknott
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Purpose/Problem

Excellent

Problem is clear and concise; expressed as a statement.
Good

Problem is somewhat clear and concise; expressed as a statement.
Fair

Problem is in improper format (expressed as a question rather than a statement), and/or is unclear.
Poor

Minimal effort is demonstrated, or problem is not included.
Background

Excellent

Relevent background is included; detailed and complete.
Good

Some relevent background is included, but is incomplete or only somewhat detailed.
Fair

Some relevent background is included but is incomplete and is not in detail.
Poor

Minimal effort is demonstrated, or background is not included.
Hypothesis

Excellent

"If/then" or other very clear statement; independent and dependent variables are clearly identified.
Good

"If/then" or other very clear statement; independent and dependent variables somewhat identified.
Fair

Hypothesis is in improper format and/or is unclear.
Poor

Minimal effort is demonstrated, or hypothesis is not included.
Materials

Excellent

Referenced correctly; addendum to materials is listed vertically and is accurate, complete, and specific.
Good

Referenced correctly; addendum to materials is incomplete.
Fair

Improper format to reference and/or major errors or omissions.
Poor

Minimal effort is demonstrated, or materials are not included.
Procedure

Excellent

Referenced correctly; addendum to prodedure is clear, and is expressed in complete sentences; is numbered correctly as part of the original sequential procedural order.
Good

Referenced correctly; addendum to prodecure is incomplete.
Fair

Improper format to reference and/or major errors or omissions.
Poor

Minimal effort is demonstrated, or prodecure is not included.
Observations

Excellent

Presented in a chart, table, or graph. Includes an appropriate title, and is acurate, complete, and properly labeled.
Good

There are minor errors or omissions to observations.
Fair

Improper format and/or major errors or omissions.
Poor

Minimal effort is demonstrated, or observations are not included.
Discussion

Includes assigned Analysis, Evaluation, and Synthesis Questions.
Excellent

Discussion is detailed; all assigned questions are answered thoroughly using complete sentences.
Good

Discussion is only somewhat detailed; assigned questions are answered, but answers may not be thorough.
Fair

Discussion is incomplete and may not be expressed in full sentences.
Poor

Minimal effort is demonstrated, or discussion questions are not included.
Conclusion

Excellent

Conclusion includes restatement of the hypothesis, and explains whether the observations support or reject the hypothesis. Also answers the questions: What new information is learned? What questions do you have? Possible sources of error are included.
Good

Conclusion explains whether the observations support or reject the hypothesis. Other questions are answered but are not thorough.
Fair

Conclusion may not reasonably explain whether the observations support or reject the hypothesis, or other questions are not answered.
Poor

Minimal effort is demonstrated, or conclusion is not included.
Format

Excellent

Report is neat (typed or handwritten in blue or black pen). Headings underlined with a ruler; Original observations included (not a rewritten copy); Exhibits correct sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Few errors, if any. Written in one's own words.
Good

Somewhat neat and organized. Some errors, but errors do not distract the reader or impede communication.
Fair

Lacking in neatness and organization. Frequent errors; distract the reader and impede communication.
Poor

Minimal effort is demonstrated - sloppy and unorganized. Numerous errors; distract the reader and severely impede communication.
Safety & Behavour

Excellent

Followed all the safety rules and self-assessment checklist for participation;
did not have to be reminded.
Good

Followed most of the safety rules and self assessment checklist for participation; had to be reminded only once.
Fair

Did not follow the safety rules and self assessment checklist for participation; had to be reminded twice.
Poor

Did not follow the safety rules and self assessment checklist for participation; had to be reminded repeatedly



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