| Data Taking and Recording | Very little of the data have been taken and/or have been presented | Some or most of the data have been taken, but are presented in a manner that is not entirely clear, e.g., no labels/units | Most of the data have been taken and are presented in a clear manner | All the requested data have been taken and are presented in an easy to follow manner |
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| Data Plots or Figures | Plots are not constructed properly (e.g., wrong type of plot used or wrong quantities plotted) | Plots are constructed properly but have little of the data plotted or have incorrect or missing labels | Most of the data are plotted and only minor errors in labeling are present | Plots are correctly constructed, are accurately labeled, and all data are included |
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| Data Analysis and Calculations | Supporting sample calculations are missing and only the final results are presented | Final results are presented with sample calculations but final results include significant errors or omission of units | Final results are presented with sample calculations, with only minor errors in the final results. All units are included. | Final results are presented with sample calculations that flow logically into correct results. All units are included. |
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| Grammar and spelling | Frequent errors in spelling or grammar | Occasional errors in spelling or grammar | Few errors in spelling or grammar | Grammatically correct and typos are rare |
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| Lab Report | Summary too brief; does not include a valid conclusion based on the results of the experiment | Summary addresses experiment, but includes errors in logic | Summary ties results of most of the aspects of the experiment into a logical conclusion | A concise summary of the entire lab is presented and includes logical conclusions of the experiment |
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