BIO 3421 Vertebrate Physiology Lab: Final Project Report Grading Rubric
Unacceptable Fair
Title No title.
(2) (0)
Intro Background information is
(8) vaguely or barely
introduced. Question &
hypothesis are unclear.
(0-3)
Materials & No materials. Methods are
procedures/ confusing or missing. Not
methods reproducible from info
(7) given. Not obvious how
methods are appropriate.
(0-2)
Results Important data, graphs, &
(10) tables are missing or
confusing. Legends &
labels are missing. Results
are confusing or absent.
Incorrectly analyzed. (0-4)
Conclusions Incorrect interpretation of
(15) results. Does not state
whether hypothesis is
supported. Findings not put
in broader context. No/poor
comparison to literature. No
problems or future
directions addressed.
Discussion unclear. (0-5)
References Inconsistent or lacking
(4) citations throughout paper
& in references section. No
literature cited. (0-1)
Organization, Not logically organized.
Spelling, Paragraphs & sentences do
Grammar, & not make sense. Reader is
Punctuation unclear on intent. Many
(4) errors. Difficult to
comprehend. (0-1)
Comments:
Good
Background information is
vaguely introduced. Question
& hypothesis stated. Not
effective at providing the case
for hypothesis or expt. (4-5)
Missing materials or many
important methods details left
out. Not obvious as to how
materials & methods are
appropriate for testing the
hypothesis. (3-4)
Some data, graphs, & tables
are unclear or missing. Some
legends & labels are unclear
or missing. Results are hazy.
Data is incorrectly analyzed &
reported. (5-6)
Mostly correct interpretation
of results & whether
hypothesis is supported.
Findings not placed into
broader context, inadequate
comparison to other literature.
Addresses few problems or
future directions. Discussion
is somewhat unclear. (6-10)
Inconsistent citation format in
paper & references section.
Works cited are only
somewhat appropriate. (2)
Somewhat organized.
Paragraphs & sentences may
not make sense or flow.
Reader is somewhat clear. 3
or 4 errors, slightly interferes
with comprehension. (2)
Excellent
Cryptic or inappropriate title,
not descriptive. (1)
Background information is
generally introduced &
relevant. Clear statement of
question & hypothesis. A case
for hypothesis is made. (6-7)
Missing info or lists items in a
confusing manner, or some
small methods details left out.
Pretty clear as to how
materials & methods are
appropriate for testing the
hypothesis. (5-6)
Data, graphs, & tables are
presented. Legends & labels
are mostly present and clear.
Results are mostly understood
by the reader. Data is
analyzed & reported. (7-8)
Correct interpretation of results
& whether hypothesis is
supported. Findings are
generally placed into broader
context. Some published
literature is compared.
Addresses some problems &
future directions. Summarizes
everything reasonably. (11-13)
Mostly consistent citation
format in paper & references
section. Works cited are
mostly appropriate. (3)
Writing is mostly organized.
Most paragraphs & sentences
flow appropriately. Reader can
follow structure of the paper. 1
or 2 errors- does not interfere
with comprehension. (3)
Total Points
Title clearly identifies the main 2
question or result. (2)
Background information is 8
introduced & made relevant.
Clear statement of question &
hypothesis. A persuasive case
for hypothesis is made. (8)
Comprehensive list of materials 7
used. Very clear description of
the methods with enough detail
to allow reproducibility. Obvious
as to how materials & methods
are appropriate for testing the
hypothesis. (7)
All data, graphs, & tables are 10
presented clearly & correctly.
Legends & labels are used,
results are easily understood by
the reader. Data is correctly
analyzed & reported. (9-10)
Correct interpretation of results 15
& whether hypothesis is
supported. Extends findings into
broader context. Accurately
compares results to published
literature. Addresses problems
encountered, future directions, &
questions. Clearly summarizes
context & findings. (14-15)
Consistent citation format in 4
references & throughout paper.
Refs help with overall context &
interpretation of results. (4)
Ideas arranged logically. 2
Paragraphs contain one theme &
sentences flow. Reader can
easily follow. All spelling,
grammar, & punctuation are
correct. No typos. (4)
FINAL SCORE ______48________