Category

Exceeds Standard

Meets Standard (4) Evidence of 4

Nearly Meets Standard (3) Evidence of 3

Does Not Meet Standard (1) Evidence of 2 or less

No Evidence (0) (0) Absent

Score

Title Page (5) Title; Name; Course name and CHEM 100 number; Instructors name (5) Date of submission Purpose (5) Research question is clearly stated. No errors in formatting, punctuation, (5) grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and word usage. Hypothesis (6) Hypothesis is clearly stated. No errors in formatting, punctuation, (15) grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and word usage. (4) The variables are selected and are clearly stated. (5) The relationship between the purpose and hypothesis is clear. Data (5) (5) Raw data, including units and sig figs are recorded in a clear and appropriate manner. Data table has a title. (12) Data are presented in ways (charts, tables, graphs) that best facilitate understanding and interpretation. (5) Units and sig figs are recorded in a clear and appropriate manner. All tables/charts/graphs have appropriate titles. (8) Error analysis (% error) and/or standard deviation calculations are included. Discussion/ Conclusion (30) (10) Detailed explanation of data and if the hypothesis was confirmed or denied. No errors in formatting, punctuation, grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and word usage. (5) In-depth discussion of confidence in the data (10) In-depth discussion of possible sources of error. (5) In-depth discussion of experimental redesign or other methods that may be more effective at addressing the hypothesis.

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(4) Research question is clearly stated. Almost no errors in formatting, punctuation, grammar, etc. (5) Hypothesis is clearly stated. Almost no errors in formatting, punctuation, grammar, etc. N/A

(3) Research question is clearly stated. Many errors in formatting, punctuation, grammar, etc. (3) Hypothesis is clearly stated. Many errors in formatting, punctuation, grammar, etc. (2) Some evidence that the variables are selected but they are not clearly stated. (3) The relationship between the purpose and hypothesis is unclear. (3) Raw data, including units and sig figs are recorded but not in a clear and appropriate manner. Errors in units or sig figs. Data table has a title. N/A

(1) Research question is not clearly stated.

Research question is not stated.

(1) Hypothesis is not clearly stated.

Hypothesis is not stated.

N/A

The variables are not selected. Absent

N/A

N/A

(4) Raw data, including units and sig figs are recorded but not in a clear and appropriate manner. Data table has a title. (9) Data are presented in ways (charts, tables, graphs) that can be understood and interpreted although not as clearly. (4) Some errors with units and sig figs. All tables/charts/graphs have appropriate titles. N/A

(2) Raw data, including units and sig figs are recorded but not in a clear and appropriate manner. Data table does not have a title. (6) Data are presented in ways (charts, tables, graphs) that are unclear.

Raw data is not included.

Data Analysis (25)

Absent

(8) Detailed explanation of data and if the hypothesis was confirmed or denied. Some errors in formatting, punctuation, grammar, etc. (4) Some discussion of confidence in the data (8) Some discussion of possible sources of error. (4) Some discussion of experimental redesign or other methods that may be more effective at addressing the hypothesis.

(3) Some errors with units and sig figs. Some tables/charts/graphs have appropriate titles (4) Only error analysis or standard deviation calculation is included when both are required. (5) Little explanation of data and if the hypothesis was confirmed or denied. No errors in formatting, punctuation, grammar, etc. (3) Little discussion of confidence in the data (5) Little discussion of possible sources of error. (2) Little discussion of experimental redesign or other methods that may be more effective at addressing the hypothesis.

(1) Many errors with units and sig figs. Some tables/charts/graphs have appropriate titles N/A

Many errors with units and sig figs. Tables/charts/grap hs have no titles Error analysis and/or standard deviation not included. No explanation of data and if the hypothesis was confirmed or denied. Absent Absent Absent

(3) Little explanation of data and if the hypothesis was confirmed or denied. Some errors in formatting, punctuation, grammar, etc. N/A N/A N/A

Notebook Sheets (15)