Observations
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Abstract (10 pts.)
10 It accurately and clearly reports the author's main point(s), includes references to all pertinent places and people, and preserves the author's style.It is "lean": approximately 4 sentences long and uncluttered with minor points and/or excess words. It is well-written, with excellent paragraph structure, grammar, and spelling.It is legibly written or typed on full-size paper with no fringes.
9 It is a generally solid abstract with a minor flaw in one area. For example, the main points are all present but slightly distorted from the author's point of view, or its accurate and well-organized but a bit wordy, or its a well-written abstract scrawled messily on a torn sheet of notebook paper.
8 The abstract demonstrates clear understanding of the abstract format but a major lack of understanding of the article, OR it demonstrates a clear understanding of the article but a major lack of understanding of the abstract format, OR there are several flaws in more than one area.
7 The abstract demonstrates some understanding of the format & article, but neither is satisfactory.
6 The abstract demonstrates little or no understanding of the format or the article.
0 No abstract was turned in.
Reflection (5 pts.)
5 The reflection is a thoughtful extension of the article & makes clear connections between the article and your prior knowledge and/or feelings. It is well-written, with excellent paragraph structure, grammar, and spelling, and is about one page long.It is legibly written or typed on full-size paper with no fringes.
4 The reflection is thoughtful but has minor writing flaws, OR is well-written but doesnot show adequate depth (your ideas are not fully developed).
3 The reflection is mostly a restating of the article, with little personal input.
2 The reflection is mostly a restating of the article, with little personal input, AND there are serious writing flaws.
1 The reflection demonstrates little or no understanding of the task.
0 No reflection was turned in.
A The report exceeds the standards in some way. This includes but is not limited to: an innovative use of equipment; an innovative method of analysis that enhances understanding; unusually expert drawings/diagrams; a conclusion that insightfully explores or demonstrates a depth of understanding of relevant points beyond the required focus. This report is a model of excellence.
B The lab report demonstrates a clear understanding of the concepts and techniques involved in the lab. New hazards are correctly recorded in the front of the lab book. The lab is properly credited by name, date, and partners. The Vee is complete in all sections. The procedure is written in enough detail (using words and/or diagrams) that a peer could repeat the lab from this notebook alone. Team and class data are authentic (taken during the lab), complete, fully labeled, and organized. The analysis is complete, accurate, fully labeled, organized, and provides sample shown work for new types of calculations. The conclusions fully answer all focus questions and provide back up from the data and/or analysis for all claims. The lab is legible. The grammar, use and spelling of critical vocabulary is generally correct.
C The lab report meets most of the standards but not all of them. There may be slight weaknesses in several areas or one major weakness. The student demonstrates an adequate understanding of most of the concepts & techniques involved in the lab, but may wish to get some help on areas of weakness.
D The lab report demonstrates quality in at least one area but does not meet most of the standards listed under "B". The student does not demonstrate an adequate understanding of the concepts and techniques involved in the lab: s/he is not likely to be able to apply knowledge from this lab to new situations. The student should seek extra help.
F The lab report demonstrates little understanding of this particular lab or of how to write up a lab report. The student should seek extra help.