Lab Report Rubric - Australia Assignments

Experimental Overview	Data and Observations	Analysis and Discussion	Conclusions	Conventions and Organization
Descriptors	The extent to which the report establishes the central question of the experiment, provides a testable hypothesis, and outlines a method for achieving these goals	The extent to which the report demonstrates an accurate, clear, and organized presentation of the information gathered during the lab procedure	The extent to which the report demonstrates a thorough analysis of the results, identifies key results or trends in the data, includes graphs (if applicable), and utilizes logic and reasoning to explain results	The extent to which the report addresses the hypotheses based on data and offers ways in which the experiment might be improved	The extent to which the report demonstrates the use of conventions, including paragraphing, grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and follows the lab report and the teacher’s guidelines for organization and formatting
Weight (%)	20	20	30	15	15
6	Very Effective The question to be answered and the hypothesis to be tested during the lab are clearly identified and stated. Procedures are listed in clear steps. Each step is a complete sentence.	Very Effective All data and observations are presented accurately and clearly, and organized in a logical fashion. The presentation of the results is very concise and focused.	Very Effective All key results are identified. Graphs (if applicable) are labeled properly and neatly displayed. All important trends or patterns in the data are identified and discussed. A reasonable and focused discussion is provided in a logical order.	Very Effective The hypotheses are evaluated effectively, and data and results are used to support the conclusion. Recommendations on how to improve the experiment are included, and demonstrate an excellent understanding of the experiment and procedure.	Very Effective There are no errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation, or spelling. The lab report effectively follows all lab report guidelines and meets the teacher’s content and format expectations. The report is clearly organized.
5	Good The question to be answered and the hypothesis to be tested during the lab are clearly identified and stated. Procedures are listed in a logical order, but steps are not in complete sentences.	Good All data and observations are presented accurately and clearly, and organized in a logical fashion. The presentation of the results is not concise or lacks focus.	Good All key results are identified. Graphs (if applicable) may have minor problems with labeling or neatness. Most trends or patterns in the data are correctly identified and discussed. A reasonable and focused discussion is provided in a logical order.	Good The hypotheses are evaluated effectively, and data and results are used to support the conclusion. Some general recommendations on how to improve the experiment are included without supporting explanation.	Good There are minimal errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and spelling, and they do not interfere with the content of the report. The lab report meets content and format expectations. The report is clearly organized.
4	Adequate The question to be answered during the lab or the hypothesis to be tested is written in a somewhat unclear manner. Procedures are listed in a logical order, but steps are not in complete sentences.	Adequate All data and observations are presented accurately and clearly, but not organized in a logical fashion. The presentation of the results is not concise or lacks focus.	Adequate Most key results are identified. Graphs (if applicable) have minor problems with labeling or neatness. Most trends or patterns in the data are correctly identified and discussed. A reasonable and	Adequate The hypotheses are evaluated effectively, but data are not used to support the conclusion. Recommendations on how to improve the experiment are included.	Adequate There are some errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and spelling, but they do not detract significantly from the overall report content. Some content or format

focused discussion is provided in a logical order.	expectations are not fully met. The report is clearly organized.
3	Limited The question to be answered or the hypothesis to be tested is partially identified and stated in a somewhat unclear manner. Procedures are listed but are not in a logical order or are difficult to follow.	Limited All data and observations are presented, but lack accuracy, clarity, and organization. The presentation of the results is focused.	Limited Most key results are not identified. Graphs (if applicable) are inappropriately constructed. Trends or patterns in the data are identified but not discussed. The discussion is not focused on the results.	Limited The hypotheses are evaluated incorrectly, but use the data to support the conclusion. Recommendations on how to improve the experiment are not included.	Limited There are several noticeable errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and spelling that may interfere with the content of the report. Several content elements are missing, and the format may be inconsistent. Some disorganization of the report is apparent.
2	Minimal The question to be answered or the hypothesis to be tested during the lab is incorrect or irrelevant. Procedures do not accurately list the steps of the experiment.	Minimal Some data and observations are presented, but lack accuracy, clarity, and organization. Presentation of the results lacks focus.	Minimal Most key results are not identified. Graphs (if applicable) are not presented. Trends or patterns in the data are not identified. The discussion is not focused on the results, and it is minimal and unorganized.	Minimal The hypotheses are evaluated incorrectly, and data are not used to support the conclusion. Recommendations on how to improve the experiment are not included.	Minimal There are many patterns of errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and spelling that substantially interfere with the content of the report. Most content elements are missing, and the report lacks formatting and organization.
1	Inadequate The question to be answered and the hypothesis to be tested during the lab are not stated, and no procedure is listed.	Inadequate No data or observations are presented.	Inadequate No key results are presented, and no trends in the data are identified. Graphs are not present. No attempt at interpreting the data or results is made.	Inadequate The evaluation of the hypothesis, references to the data, and recommendations are not present.	Inadequate The errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and spelling are so severe that they significantly interfere with the content of the report. The report does not meet the teacher’s content and format expectations, and it is not clearly organized.