304 Unknown Report Grading Rubric:

 

Format:

        Title

        Introduction

        Materials and Methods/Results

        Discussion/Conclusion

        References

 

I will assign points as indicated for the following elements:

 

Does the paper conform to the assigned format?  Is the paper neat, with few grammatical or spelling errors? (2)

 

Is the introduction appropriate? (1)

 

What is the quality of the materials and methods/results? (3)

Does the student demonstrate a/an:

Understanding of the test results?

        Correct interpretation of data?

        Proper referencing of methods?

 

What is the quality of the discussion/conclusion?  (3)

        was the correct organism identified ?

        was there an understanding of the process?

        was there an assessment of protocol…what could’ve be done better?

 

Is there a reference list? (Bibliography) (1)