RUBRICS FOR POST-LABORATORY REPORT (50 POINTS)

Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Improvement Poor

CRITERIA
(5 pts) (4 pts) (3 pts) (2 pts) (1 pt)
Concisely summarizes the purpose, Summarizes the purpose, Abstract is incomplete, unclear,
Abstract provides a basic overview Abstract is unclear,
methodology, key results, and methodology, key results, and or too detailed. Important
Abstract conclusions. No unnecessary details. conclusions. Some details may be
but lacks clarity or misses key
information may be missing or
incomplete, or
elements. irrelevant.
Well-written and clear. missing or unclear. poorly presented.
Introduction is incomplete,
Clearly presents the problem, Introduction presents the problem, Provides a basic introduction but Introduction is irrelevant
unclear, or fails to present the
Introduction background information, and objectives. background, and objectives. Some lacks depth, clarity, or connection to
problem and objectives
or fails to present the
Shows a deep understanding of the topic. aspects may lack depth or clarity. the experiment's objectives. problem and objectives.
adequately.
Thorough explanation of relevant Basic explanation provided but lacks Theory is poorly explained, with Theory is largely
Adequate explanation of relevant
theories, principles, and equations. depth or contains errors. Some significant errors or omissions. irrelevant, incorrect, or
Theory Demonstrates deep understanding and
theories, principles, and equations.
theories may be missing or poorly Little connection to the missing major
Some minor errors or omissions.
accurate application to the experiment. explained. experiment. elements.
Detailed, clear, and accurate description Methodology is described clearly Basic description of methodology. Methodology is poorly described, Methodology is
Methodology of the procedures followed. Well- with most steps included. Minor Some steps may be unclear, with major steps missing or inaccurate and
organized, with all steps included. details may be unclear or missing. incomplete, or missing. unclear. incomplete.
Results are presented clearly with Results are poorly presented,
Results are presented clearly, with Basic presentation of results, but Results are largely
some appropriate tables, graphs, with significant errors, missing
Results appropriate tables, graphs, and figures.
and figures. Minor errors or
some data may be unclear,
data, or disorganized
incorrect, incomplete, or
Data is accurate and well-organized. incomplete, or poorly organized. irrelevant.
omissions. presentation.
Good analysis of results, with a
Thorough analysis of results, linking them Basic analysis is provided but may Discussion is incomplete, Discussion is largely
clear link to the theory and
to the theory and objectives. Addresses lack depth or fail to fully link results unclear, or fails to analyze the irrelevant, incorrect, or
Discussion any discrepancies and provides insightful
objectives. Some minor
to theory and objectives. Some results adequately. Major fails to analyze the
discrepancies may not be fully
explanations. discrepancies are not addressed. discrepancies are not addressed. results.
addressed.
Summarizes the findings clearly and Conclusion summarizes the Conclusion is unclear,
Basic conclusion provided but may Conclusion is irrelevant,
concisely. Restates the objectives and findings and restates the incomplete, or fails to summarize
Conclusion explains how they were met. Provides objectives. Some insight into the
lack clarity, detail, or insight into the
the findings and significance
incorrect, or missing
significance of the results. major elements.
insight into the significance of the results. significance of the results. adequately.
Answers to Post- Answers are thorough and accurate and Answers are incomplete, unclear,
Answers are accurate and well- Answers are basic, with some Answers are largely
demonstrate a deep understanding of the or contain significant errors. Little
Laboratory experiment. Well-explained and justified.
explained, with some minor errors explanation. May contain errors or
to no explanation or justification.
incorrect, irrelevant, or
Questions* or omissions. (8-6 pts) lack depth. (5 pts) missing. (1 pt)
(10-9 pts) (4-2 pts)
Basic citation provided but contains References are largely
All sources are accurately cited in the Most sources are cited accurately, References are poorly cited, with
References and errors in format or missing sources. irrelevant, incorrect, or
appropriate format. Includes a variety of with minor formatting errors. major formatting errors or missing
Citations May rely on few or less credible missing major
credible sources. Includes some credible sources. significant sources.
sources. elements.
• A deduction of 6% of the total grade per day late. For example, 12% will be deducted from the final grade if a report is submitted two days late.
• Depending on the severity, up to 15% of the total grade can be deducted for not following instructions and/or format. Minor oversights may result in a 5-6% deduction, while major deviations from
instructions can incur the full 15% penalty.
* Criteria is worth 10 points.