This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction |
15.0ptsExcellentConcise & substantive overview description of the project that an unfamiliar audience would thoroughly understand the purpose of what they are about to read in the rest of the report. |
12.0ptsGreatConcise & satisfactory overview description of the project that an unfamiliar audience would understand the purpose of what they are about to read in the rest of the report. |
9.0ptsGoodNice general overview description of the project that an unfamiliar audience would have a decent idea as to the purpose of what they are about to read in the rest of the report. |
6.0ptsOkayA short or meandering overview description of the project that an unfamiliar audience would require minimal additional clarification to understand the purpose of what they are about to read in the rest of the report. |
3.0ptsLackingA short overview description of the project that an unfamiliar audience would have no understanding of the purpose of what they are about to read in the rest of the report. |
0.0ptsPoorNo attempt made to set up the project |
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15.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHypothesis |
10.0ptsExcellentA thorough, testable hypothesis was proposed that details a specific result that the researchers expected to find |
8.0ptsGreatA satisfactory, testable hypothesis was proposed that details a general result that the researchers expected to find |
6.0ptsGoodA sufficient, testable hypothesis was proposed that loosely describes a general result that the researchers expected to find |
4.0ptsOkayAn adequate hypothesis was proposed that vaguely describes a general result that the researchers expected to find |
2.0ptsLackingA hypothesis was proposed, but it is overly generalized and does not describe a result that the researchers expected to find |
0.0ptsPoorA hypothesis was not proposed |
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10.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMaterials |
15.0to >11.25ptsExcellentAn excellently detailed protocol is provided for every experiment performed herein, such that an unfamiliar audience would always be able to effectively and accurately repeat each experiment and achieve the same results |
11.25to >7.5ptsGoodA satisfactory detailing of protocols provided for every experiment performed herein, such that an unfamiliar audience should be able to effectively and accurately repeat the experiments and achieve the same results |
7.5to >3.75ptsOkayA sufficient detailing of protocols provided for every experiment performed herein, such that an unfamiliar audience would have to make some minor assumptions in order to effectively and accurately repeat the experiments and achieve the same results |
3.75to >0.0ptsLackingA spotty detailing of protocols provided for every experiment performed herein, such that an unfamiliar audience would have to make some major assumptions in order to maybe repeat the experiments and achieve the same results |
0.0ptsPoorAbsence of usable protocols provided for every experiment performed herein, such that an unfamiliar audience would have no idea of how to repeat the experiments and achieve the same results |
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15.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethods |
25.0to >18.75ptsExcellentAn excellently detailed protocol is provided for every experiment performed herein, such that an unfamiliar audience would always be able to effectively and accurately repeat each experiment and achieve the same results |
18.75to >12.5ptsGoodA satisfactory detailing of protocols provided for every experiment performed herein, such that an unfamiliar audience should be able to effectively and accurately repeat the experiments and achieve the same results |
12.5to >6.25ptsOkayA sufficient detailing of protocols provided for every experiment performed herein, such that an unfamiliar audience would have to make some minor assumptions in order to effectively and accurately repeat the experiments and achieve the same results |
6.25to >0.0ptsLackingA spotty detailing of protocols provided for every experiment performed herein, such that an unfamiliar audience would have to make some major assumptions in order to maybe repeat the experiments and achieve the same results |
0.0ptsPoorAbsence of usable protocols provided for every experiment performed herein, such that an unfamiliar audience would have no idea of how to repeat the experiments and achieve the same results |
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25.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExperimental Design |
15.0ptsExcellentThe experiments performed effectively and efficiently address the intended question for which it was designed |
12.0ptsGreatThe experiments performed address the intended question for which it was designed, but could use further refinement |
9.0ptsGoodThe experiments performed address the intended question for which it was designed, but do not address some important variables |
6.0ptsOkayThe experiments performed indirectly address the intended question for which it was designed, do not address some important variables, and are not designed with the hypothesis in mind |
3.0ptsLackingThe experiments performed vaguely address the intended question for which it was designed, do not address many important variables, and does not directly speak to the hypothesis |
0.0ptsPoorThe experiment design is haphazard, ignoring many variables, and does not speak to the hypothesis in any way |
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15.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeControls |
10.0ptsExcellentAppropriate controls are used for comparison |
6.0ptsGoodAdequate controls are used for comparison |
2.0ptsLackingInsufficient controls are used for comparison |
0.0ptsPoorNo controls are used for comparison |
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10.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVariables |
10.0ptsExcellentAppropriate variables are controlled and measured |
6.0ptsGoodAdequate variables are controlled and measured |
2.0ptsLackingInsufficient variables are controlled and measured |
0.0ptsPoorNo variables are controlled and measured |
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10.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData |
10.0ptsExcellentData is presented in a rational and easy to understand manner |
6.0ptsGoodData presentation is satisfactory but is not immediately obvious |
2.0ptsLackingData presentation is sufficient but is confusing and not obvious |
0.0ptsPoorData is poorly represented, if at all |
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10.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion |
20.0to >15.0ptsExcellentAn excellent discussion about the results with accurate and appropriate interpretations. Also includes caveats, necessary assumptions, limitations, alternative interpretations, and new questions generated from the results |
15.0to >10.0ptsGoodA satisfactory discussion about the results with appropriate interpretations. Also includes some caveats, necessary assumptions, limitations, alternative interpretations, and new questions generated from the results |
10.0to >5.0ptsOkayA sufficient discussion about the results with superficial interpretations. Also shallowly covers some caveats, necessary assumptions, limitations, alternative interpretations, and new questions generated from the results |
5.0to >0.0ptsLackingAn adequate discussion about the results with lacking interpretations. Does not consider other implications of the data |
0.0ptsPoorBrief and superficial interpretation of the data, missing any level of critical evaluation of the data |
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20.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusions |
10.0ptsExcellentConclusions are appropriate and do not use the data to make claims the data does not support |
5.0ptsGoodConclusions are appropriate but makes some claims the data does not support |
0.0ptsPoorConclusions are not appropriate and do not fit the data |
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10.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Quality |
3.0ptsExcellentAbsent of any spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or syntax errors |
2.0ptsGoodMinor spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or syntax errors |
1.0ptsLackingMajor spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or syntax errors |
0.0ptsPoorEgregious spelling, grammatical, punctuation, or syntax errors, such that the essay is difficult to read |
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3.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization |
4.0ptsExcellentThoughts and data are extremely well organized and well presented, flowing smoothly from one idea to another |
3.0ptsGoodThoughts and data are sufficiently organized and presented, with some disconnects between the ideas presented |
2.0ptsOkayThoughts and data are adequately organized and presented, but lack overt connection between the ideas presented |
1.0ptsLackingThoughts and data are roughly organized and presented. Ideas presented read as though they are simply listed out |
0.0ptsPoorThoughts are poorly organized and presented, making the essay difficult to follow |
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4.0pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBibliography |
3.0ptsExcellentAny outside sources utilized are appropriately cited using APA format |
2.0ptsGoodAny outside sources utilized are adequately cited |
1.0ptsLackingAny outside sources utilized are partially cited |
0.0ptsPoorAny outside sources utilized are not cited |
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3.0pts
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Total Points:150.0 |