- Focused Question (1 pt)
- Background Information. Should be relevant to your lab. For example if you are changing pH, you should include background about pH and pH buffers. Start with general information and get specific by the end. 2 paragraphs approximately. (4 pts)
- Variables (manipulated, responding, controlled--describe how you control at least 5 variables) (3 pts)
- Procedure/Methodology. Most people include a materials list and many people include a diagram or photo of their set up. Procedure can be written step by step or in paragraph form. It needs to be specific and clear enough that another person could follow it. You should include how you measured things, specific amounts, etc. (4 pts)
- Data Table (neat, organized, labeled, includes uncertainty). Observations need to be included as well. Some students put in the same table, others put as notes under the data table, and some have a whole table just for observations) (4 pts)
- Data-Processing: Calculate averages and uncertainties. Where appropriate calculate rate. Show work for 1 sample calc of each type. (2 pts)
- Graph: good title, labels, units, uncertainty bars, line of best fit, annotation (4 pts)
- Conclusion: Refer back to question, use data to back yourself up, discuss patterns, how uncertainty impacts results, refer to scientific context (what does science say should happen and why?) (5 pts)
- Evaluation: Discuss strengths of your investigation. Outline weaknesses (at least 3 good ones). Many people present weaknesses/limitations in a chart. Suggest realistic improvements to the procedure for each weakness/limitation. Do NOT just say something like, we need more time. You need to explain specifically what you would do differently to get better results. (5 pts)
- Communication: Up to 3 points for clarity, spelling/grammar, and overall presentation.
Total Points: 35
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