Lab Report : Science Investigation

Teacher Name: Mr. Brown

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Introduction Introduction references aims of the No introduction has been
Introduction clear and succinct, with Introduction clearly stated with experiment, but does not state a included
stated with experiment aim and experiment aim and hyothesis hypothesis
hyothesis outlined in logical sequence. included.
Hypothesis Hypothesized relationship between Hypothesized relationship between Hypothesized relationship between No hypothesis has been
the variables and the predicted results the variables and the predicted the variables and the predicted stated.
is clear and reasonable based on what results is reasonable based on results has been stated, but appears
has been studied. general knowledge and observations. to be based on flawed logic.

Variables All variables are clearly described with All variables are clearly described
all relevant details.
Method Procedures are listed in clear steps.
Each step is numbered and is a
complete sentence.
Data Professional looking and accurate
representation of the data in tables
and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are
labeled and titled.
with most relevant details.
Procedures are listed in a logical
order, but steps are not numbered
and/or are not in complete
sentences.
Accurate representation of the data
in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and
tables are labeled and titled.
Most variables are clearly described Variables are not described
with most relevant details. OR the majority lack
sufficient detail.
Procedures are listed but are not in Procedures do not accurately
a logical order or are difficult to list the steps of the
follow. experiment.
Accurate representation of the data Data are not shown OR are
in written form, but no graphs or inaccurate.
tables are presented.

Analysis The relationship between the variables The relationship between the The relationship between the The relationship between the
is discussed and trends/patterns variables is discussed and variables is discussed but no variables is not discussed.
logically analyzed. Predictions are trends/patterns logically analyzed. patterns, trends or predictions are
made about what might happen if part made based on the data.
of the lab were changed or how the
experimental design could be changed.

Conclusion Conclusion includes whether the Conclusion includes whether the Conclusion includes what was No conclusion was included
findings supported the hypothesis, findings supported the hypothesis learned from the experiment. in the report OR shows little
possible sources of error, and what and what was learned from the effort and reflection.
was learned from the experiment. experiment.

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