Section Score

5 Presentation
5 Professional presentation; has correct identifying information, formatting, etc.

15 Abstract
4 Stays on message, presenting a clear purpose and direction for the investigation
7 Gives a complete sense of what is contained within the lab report
2 Student balances length with depth of information; section is concise
2 Writing strength; complete sentences, comprehensible, passive voice

10 Introduction
3 Effectively presents the objectives and purpose of the lab
3 Discussess how the lab attempts to address the learning goals
2 Presents background information relevant to the topic and connecting to the subject of chemistry
2 Writing strength; complete sentences, comprehensible, passive voice

10 Methods
6 Presents enough detail to allow for replication of procedure
2 Student balances length with detail
2 Writing strength; complete sentences, comprehensible, passive voice

25 Data and Analysis

8 Only relevant data is presented
10 Calculations shown and completed correctly
5 Tables and Figures are presented in a neat and organized fashion; they are appropriately labeled
2 Presented data provides sufficient support for conclusions that are reached

25 Discussion
4 Discusses the significance of the findings from the lab exercise
5 Connects results to purpose and/or hypothesis of the lab exercise
10 All discussion points are thoroughly addressed; questions are answered
4 Sufficiently addresses other issues pertinent to lab: error, precision, future improvements, etc.
2 Writing strength; complete sentences, comprehensible, passive voice

10 Conclusion
4 Summarizes final results of the exeriment and discusses key points
4 Uses the results to draw meaningful conclusions from the experiment
2 Writing strength; complete sentences, comprehensible, passive voice

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