RUBRIC FOR ASSESSING LABORATORY REPORTS (SHORT REPORT)
Note: Attach this sheet in each lab report and place it after the front page
1–3
Beginning or incomplete
Results: Figures, graphs, tables contain
Data, figures, errors or are poorly constructed,
graphs, tables, etc. have missing titles, captions or
numbers, units missing or
incorrect, etc.
Observation and Little evidence of observations
Calculation and inaccurate calculations
Discussion Very incomplete or incorrect
interpretation of trends and
comparison of data indicating a
lack of understanding of results.
Conclusions Conclusions missing or missing
(based on the the important points
experiment’s
objectives)
3–5
Developing
Most figures, graphs, tables OK,
some still missing some
important or required features
Some evidence of observation
and partly accurate calculations
Some of the results and questions
(if appropriate) have been
correctly interpreted and
discussed; partial but incomplete
understanding of results is still
evident.
Conclusions regarding major
points are drawn, but many are
misstated, indicating a lack of
understanding
Full
6–7 8 – 10 Marks
Score marks
Accomplished Exemplary (%)
(%)
All figures, graphs, tables are All figures, graphs, tables are
correctly drawn, but some have correctly drawn, are numbered
minor problems or could still be
improved
and contain titles/captions. 10
Good evidence of observation Excellent evidence of in-depth
and most calculations are
accurate
observations and all calculations
are accurate
10
Almost all of the results and All important trends and data
questions (if appropriate) have comparisons have been
been correctly interpreted and interpreted correctly and
discussed; only minor discussed; good understanding of 20
improvements are needed. results is conveyed. All questions
have been answered correctly.
All important conclusions have All important conclusions have
been drawn, could be better been clearly made, student shows
stated good understanding 10
TOTAL MARKS
(%)