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Layout

Proper layout is followed. Answers are written in complete sentences. Lab is written in blue or black pen.

Proper layout is mostly followed. Answers are in complete sentences. Lab is written in pen.

Proper layout is partially followed. Many sentences are not in complete sentences or lab is in pencil.

Layout is out of order or parts are missing. Lab may not be written in complete sentences.

Did not follow the lab format.

Observations

All observations are present, well organized and appropriate. A ruler was used.

Most observations are present and well organized.

Some observations are present and somewhat organized.

Some observations are present but are poorly organized.

Observations not included.

Calculations

Calculations are clearly laid out. They are correct and complete with a summary statement.

Calculations are well laid out but may be partially incorrect. There may or may not be a summary statement.

Some calculations are incorrect or not well laid out. There is no summary statement.

Most calculations incomplete or unclear. There is no summary statement.

Calculations were not present but were required.

Conclusion

(Purpose should always be addressed.)

Conclusion summarizes results. Includes sources of error, % error/difference calculation (when required) and improvements to the procedure.

One component of the 4 part conclusion is missing.

Conclusion missing more than one component. Conclusion is written in informal language.

Conclusion has elements which refer to the purpose.

No conclusion

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Analysis

Questions answered completely and correctly. Answers demonstrate a clear understanding of the material.

Most questions answered completely and correctly. Answers demonstrate an understanding of the lab material.

Some questions answered correctly. Answers demonstrate some understanding of the lab material.

No Analysis