Group Bess Bug Lab Report Rubric Ms. Curran 2010

100% / 80% / 60% / 40% / 0%
Introduction
(10 pts) / 1. Title is relevant.
2. Includes the question to be answered by the lab.
3. Research has been done to set up the question researched in the lab- background information regarding Bess Bug behavior.
4. States hypothesis that is based on sound reasoning and observations. Hypothesis (predictions) is testable. Predictions are stated.
5. The background information is RELEVANT to hypothesis / One of the "excellent" conditions is not met / Two of the "excellent" conditions is not met / Three of the "excellent" conditions is not met / None of the excellent conditions are met
Methods
(5 pts) / 1. A description or step-by-step list of how the experiment was performed and all materials used were recorded, within the text.
2. Your self-designed procedures are repeatable, easy to follow and are well thought out. Controls are in place, only one variable tested at a time.
3. Written in paragraph form. Materials do not need to be listed.
4. Citation of pre-lab experimental methods used. / Description was clear, but some materials were omitted, experimental design is solid. / Description somewhat unclear, many materials omitted, experimental design needs reworking. / Description unclear, couldn't be repeated, experimental design is flawed. / Controls are not present/more than one variable tested at a time.
Results (data)
(10 pts) / 1. Results and data are clearly recorded, organized so it is easy for the reader to see trends, at least 2 graphs are included. Appropriate pre-lab data included.
2. All appropriate labels (titles for tables and graphs, axes labeled) are included. Each table and graph has a written explanation.
3. Quantitative and qualitative data are present.
4. Raw data is not presented in the main lab report, but can be put into appendix at the end and then referenced.
5. Results are not analyzed here. / One of the "excellent" conditions is not met / Two of the "excellent" conditions is not met / Three of the "excellent" conditions is not met / None of the excellent conditions are met
Discussion
(20 pts) / 1. Summarizes the essential data used to draw conclusions. All data in Results section is addressed in discussion.
2. Conclusions supported by data and research (not wild guesses or leaps of logic),
3. Links are drawn to pre-lab testing.
4. Research was done to figure out why aggression was seen in the various tests, links to introduction info.
5. Hypothesis is rejected or accepted based on the data.
6. Sources of error were discussed throughout the discussion.
7. Include a section on what would you do next time, how would you change the hypothesis and why (based on the data collected) / One of the "excellent" conditions is not met / Two of the "excellent" conditions is not met / Three of the "excellent" conditions is not met / None of the “excellent” conditions are met
References
(4 pts) / 1. References are cited using MLA format
2. At least three references were used to research experimental data, one must be a print resource.
3. References are cited throughout the introduction and discussion sections.
4. Citations are done WITHIN the text as well as within a reference section at the end. / One of the "excellent" conditions is not met / Two of the "excellent" conditions is not met / ______/ ______
Format
(4 pts) / 1. Neat, organized- typed
2. Sections separated by headings
3. Few spelling/grammar errors
4. No pronouns used / One of the "excellent" conditions is not met / Two of the "excellent" conditions is not met / Three of the "excellent" conditions is not met / None of the “excellent” conditions are met

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