Laboratory

Grading Rubric
Component

1 Introduction

Materials &
methods

Result

Discussion &
4 Conclusion

1-2

3-4

No real introduction. Weak

or
missing Either lacks clarity or Presents a clear summary of the
primary elements.
is missing one of the aims of the study and its
primary elements.
significance. Briefly describes
experimental design. Probably
includes one or more references
to supporting sources.
Methods
barely Some methods are Some methods are Gives a clear picture of the
mentioned.
omitted; others are presented so briefly methods and materials used.
presented
in
a and/or vaguely that it Does not use prescriptive
piecemeal,
vague is unclear how or language. Uses specific, not
form.
why they were done. general, terminology. Detailed,
May be some written step-by-step procedures are
as a protocol rather clearly referenced. Avoids long,
than a description.
redundant descriptions.
No
logical Data is presented Some data may be All figures and tables have titles
connection between haphazardly. It is missing, or legends and legends. All results are
methods and data. sometimes
not may be brief, vague clearly presented, with a logical
Irrelevant data may possible to tell what or uninformative.
sequence. Controls are clearly
be included, and material or procedure
indicated.
relevant data left was used to obtain the
out. No legends.
data.
Mostly a restatement Very little analysis of There may be some It is clear that the methods and
of
results.
No the results. Statements lack of clarity. Did results have been understood.
analysis given. No are vague and general. the writer understand The results (including controls)
recognition of error Inconsistencies
are why certain methods are related to the questions
sources.
No explained by 'human were used, and how posed and analyzed for their

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understanding
controls.
No conclusion

Questions

Writing
6 Quality
(including
references)

of error' or
similar.

something the results could shed

light on the questions
asked?
Incomplete
Conclusion
shows analysis
of
little
effort
and inconsistencies and
reflection
unexpected results.

effectiveness.
Possible
explanations for inconsistencies
and/or unexpected results are
given.
Conclusion includes a summary
of the experiment, whether the
findings
supported
the
hypothesis, possible sources of
error, and what was learned
from the experiment

Conclusion includes a
general overview of
the experiment and
what was learned
from the experiment
Questions
not Questions answered Questions answered Questions
answered
and
answered
but with a lack but
with
little showed a good understanding
explanation
explanation
on the relevant topic with a
good support of full explanation
Frequent
Apparently
not An occasional error
No spelling or grammatical
grammatical errors: proofread for errors.
errors.
incomplete
sentences,
tense
changes,
misspellings.
Reference
not Reference
with Able to cite and write complete
following the format.
occasional error in reference using IIUM format
No reference at all.
format

/5

/5

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