Students should refer to the "Lab Report Product Descriptor" (http://www.suscom-maine.net/~jonesdaf/lab_reports.htm for information on content and format.
 
 

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Lab report introduction	Has little background information. Lacks a purpose statement and/or a value statement.	Contains some background information, a purpose statement and a value statement.	Has good background information a clear purpose and value statement.	Written so that the background information, the purpose statement and the value statement are clearly connected.
Lab report procedure	Some attempt to describe the materials and procedure but crucial information is missing.	Most of the procedural steps are included,but uses an incorrect format or lacks pictures or diagrams.	Includes all the procedural steps. Has relevant pictures and the correct format.	Includes all the procedural steps. Has relevant pictures and the correct format. Identifies and justifies any assumptions.
Lab report results	Some data recorded	All the trial data is neatly organized in a spreadsheet and includes the final calculation, but important information may be missing or there may be a math error.	Data is neatly organized in a spread sheet. Units are clearly labeled and a sample calculation has been included if needed.	Meets the previous criteria and uses the operation rules for significant figures. Includes relevant statistical evaluation and data charts.
Lab report discussion / conclusion	Some attempt to discuss the findings	Describes the findings but little or no analysis,	Discussion includes good analysis Describes the value of the knowledge gained. Findings are compared to other lab groups and/or includes references to statistical analysis if appropriate.	In addition to the previous criteria the discussion includes deductive and/or inductive analysis Analysis is very original and creative and presents a unique perspective.
Lab report general paper	Paper is passed in late. OR Originality is questionable. OR Report has significant format, grammatical, content or procedural errors.	Original paper is passed in on time but may have some format, grammatical, content or procedural errors.	Very few grammatical errors. Format ,content and procedure are correct. The writing style is appropriate for technical lab reports.	Has no written mechanical errors and demonstrates a high level of writing skill by weaving purpose, observation and analysis into a cohesive body of written communication.