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BIO 348 Grading Rubric Names: _____________________________

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Note you can lose points for any of these things that are not done; refer to the Power Point

and the Student Lab Manual for more details.

Title: 1pts

Y N Title concise and informative

Abstract:

Y N Problem or objective(s) clearly statedY N Short description of methodsY N Results summarized

Y N Conclusions clearly and concisely statedY N Appropriate length in one paragraph

Results Text:

Y N Included all relevant data and results, describes the results in the text and includesdescription of trends and patterns in the data

Y N Results presented in logical order and written in past-tense form

Y N Presents summary data where applicable rather than all individual samples

Y N Refers to each figure or table by number in parentheses at the end of the firstsentence in which the visual is described

ResultsFigures and Tables (If applicable):

Y N Figures and tables are numbered consecutively (Table 1, 2 not based on lab manual)

and have individual titles or captions

Y N Figures and tables are understandable without reference to the text

Y N Figure titles/captions are located appropriately (titles above-tables; captions below-figures) and inserted into the text near the paragraphs which they are first

mentionedY N Figures axes or table columns/rows are properly labeled (including units where

applicable)

Discussion:

Y N Briefly restates your results and how they relate to the objectives

Y N Gives possible explanations of results

Yes

Sortof

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Y N Relates the results to other published research, providing enough information from

the primary sources to show relevance

Y N States conclusions clearly and makes sure they are based on supporting evidence

Y N Briefly discusses any inconsistencies or possible sources of error in your data

Y N Discusses the broader implications of your experiment and possible future studies

that are implied from your findings

Citations and References:

Y N Cited in text where appropriate

Y N Citations in text are in correct format (CSE style with author name/year)

Y N References List in correct format (CSE style with author name/year); only includes

articles that appear in the body of your paper

Y N Reference list is alphabetized

Y N Correct number of references as specified in the assignment included

General Features of Report (you will lose points if these items are missing or incomplete):

Y N Appropriate font, margins, and spacing (see syllabus)

Y N Information placed in appropriate sections

Y N Style sufficiently formal: no colloquial language.

Y N Paraphrased sources appropriately; no plagiarism such as the use of another papers

wording or direct quotes

Y N Correct grammar, spelling, and sentence structure

Y N Use of appropriate metric units throughout

Y NSentences make sense and information clearly conveyed. Sentences, paragraphs andideas flow well and show evidence of careful writing, rewriting, and editing

Y N Makes use of the information presented in the Laboratory and the Student

Laboratory Manual as it relates to writing papers.