RUBRIC ASSESSMENT FOR LABORATORY FULL REPORT

Related Programme Outcomes:

PO3: Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
PO9: Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a group with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member.

Programme Outcome #3: Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

Level 1 – Unacceptable/ Fails to meet expectations

Level 2 – Meeting expectations but incomplete
Level 3 – Meeting expectations
Level 4 - Exceeds expectations

No Items Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Marks

awarded
1 Abstract/ No abstract given Too brief and not directly related Abstract/ Summary is related but Extensive abstract which includes
Summary does not take into account overall short theory, meeting objectives
conclusion of results obtained and and conclusion of experimental
its significance (significance of results) /5

0 1-2 3-4 5

2 Introduction No introduction Introduction missing explanation
of theoretical principles, terms,
techniques and a clearly stated
hypothesis, or is poorly
written/too short
0 1-2
Having some or brief explanation of
theoretical principles, terms,
techniques or a clearly stated
hypothesis
3-4
Introduction includes detailed
background information on
theoretical principles, terms,
techniques and a clearly stated
hypothesis /5
5

1
No Items Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Marks
awarded
3 Aims / Objectives No aims / objective Aims / Objectives statement does Experimental aims/objectives are Aims / Objectives statement
statement not match purpose of lab stated but somewhat unclearly or clearly outlines and concisely
vague or not concisely. states the purpose of experiment-
0 1-2 3-4 5 /5

4 Theory No theory statement Too brief and not closely related Given theory relates to the Additional information in theory
given to the experiment experiment but some are irrelevant extracted from resources cited in
references, concise and closely
related to the experiment
0 1-2 3-4 5 /5

5 Apparatus No apparatus given Missing several pieces of Incomplete list of apparatus and Complete list of reagents and
equipment /chemical reagents chemical reagents / materials used. equipment/apparatus with
No set up diagram Diagram of equipment included diagrams.
/5
0 1-2 3-4 5

2
No Items Level 1 Level 2
6 Methodology/ No procedure Many steps missing from
Experimental procedure. Past, impersonal
Procedure tense not used. No set up
diagram. Incomplete sentences or
point form
used. No systematic plan of data
gathering presented or plan is
grossly incomplete.
0 1-4
7 Results No results Missing several information on
results obtained from experiment
for e.g. Tables and sketches.
Necessary data was not collected
fully – missing data significantly
affects the validity of results.
0 1-3
8 Calculations No sample of Poorly presented with some
calculation included missing sample of calculations
which affect the whole results
0 1-3
3
Level 3
Some steps missing from
procedure. Past, impersonal tense
not always used. Set up diagram is
inaccurate, not referenced.
Incomplete sentences used.
Presents a simplistic experimental
plan for data gathering. Does not
recognize the entire scope of the
study. Not all parameters affecting
the results are controlled or
investigated.
5-7
Description of observations
incomplete. Tables and/or sketches
not included, and/or incomplete
paragraphs. Missing data has minor
impact on the validity of results.
4-7
Calculation done but without
detailed explanation. Calculations
depicted in terms of graphs and
summarised table.
4-7
Level 4 Marks
awarded
Procedure describes all steps of
experiment in clear order. Table of
results and set up diagram is
referred to. Past, impersonal
tense is used. Point form is used.
A logical experimental plan of data
gathering to attain the stated /10
objective is presented. The
student shows unusual insight
regarding parameters that could
impact the results.
8-10
All necessary data was collected,
and data presented well. Units
provided for nearly all data values.
Data presentation in highly
professional format. /10
8 - 10
All necessary calculations are well
presented and in a highly
professional format. Percentage
error is also included where
applicable.
8 - 10 /10
No Items Level 1 Level 2
9 Discussion No discussion given Poorly presented with little
reference to the results and can
also be misinterpretation of the
results. No linkage made with
theoretical principles.
0 1-5
10 Conclusion No conclusion given Similar to theory with no
significant relevancy to the
results. Vague conclusion and
does not match or answer
experimental objectives
0 1-3
11 Recommendations No recommendations Recommendation is incomplete
i.e. only recommendations either
on experimental techniques or on
how to improve the results
0 1-2
12 Reference None given Reference cited incomplete or
incorrectly formatted.
Either raw data or other
appendices not included. Seeks
minimal information for
experiment – mainly from
textbook and material.
0 1-2
4
Level 3
Somewhat demonstrates
understanding of principles
affecting results and possible
sources of error.
6 - 12
Conclusion inaccurately or
incompletely answers objective.
4-7
Recommendation is acceptable i.e.
propose recommendations on
experimental techniques and on
how to improve the results
3-4
Uses information from multiple
sources, including sources beyond
instructor’s material and text.
3-4
Level 4 Marks
awarded
Clearly demonstrates
understanding of principles
affecting results and possible
sources of error. The meaning of
results and their validity is
discussed with clarity and insight, /20
using statistics to quantify the
discussion
13 – 20
Concise statement summarizing
the results. Accurately answers
objective.
/10
8 - 10
Concise recommendations and
closely relevant to the
experimental techniques and on /5
how to improve the results.
5
Uses information 4 -from
5 numerous
external sources to gain an
understanding of the science
behind the experiment and the /5
utility of the experimental results.
5
 No Items Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Marks
awarded
13 Appendix None given Too brief and not closely related Given appendices relate to the Additional information in
to the experiment experiment but some are irrelevant appendices extracted from
resources cited in references, /5
concise and closely related to the
experiment
0 1-2 3-4 5

Total Marks Awarded: __________/100