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RUBRIC FOR ASSESSING ATWOOD LAB REPORTS

How to Write a Journal Style Scientific Paper [] NOTE: it is assumed that all lab reports will be word-processed Example Lab on Google.doc. (This lab is at best a "C", but the lab displays most of the sections)

** Modified Atwood Experiment **** PHYSICS LAB ASSESSMENT RUBRIC **

-Hypothesis with clearly defined independent & dependent variables || -Purpose statement contains extraneous info./title is accurate -Hypothesis with some inaccuracies regarding the independent & dependent variable || -Purpose statement is unclear or slightly unclear or no title -Incorrect hypothesis with wrong independent & dependent variable || -No purpose/wrong purpose -No hypothesis || -Well-written || -Abstract references most of the major aspects of the experiment -Some minor details are missing || -Abstract misses one or more major aspects of carrying out the experiment or the results -Poorly written || -Several major aspects of the experiment are missing -Student displays a lack of understanding about how to write an abstract || -Provides all necessary background principles for the experiment (Newton's laws, Atwood machines, how Atwood machines are used for physics learning.) -Uses at least three references for background information. || --Some introductory information, but still missing some major points -Uses only 2 references || -Introduction is nearly complete, missing some minor points -Uses only 1 reference || -Very little background information provided or information is incorrect -No references || -For one trial, each step explained clearly -Independent and dependent variables correctly identified || -Diagram missing a few labels or minor elements/ or somewhat sloppy -Steps slightly unclear, or too much extraneous information -Independent and dependent variables identified correctly, with incorrect variables also identified. || -Significant labels or elements missing from diagram or very sloppy -Significant steps missing, or steps difficult to follow -Independent or dependent variable identified incorrectly || -No apparatus -No steps or impossible to follow -No variables identified || -Data recorded in well-organized table -All data columns are labeled, including units, accurately -All data recorded with correct numbers of significant figures -Sample calculations for average time, force, acceleration, total mass. || -Only a few data points missing -Data recorded in table -Only a few labels or units missing or incorrect -Most data recorded with proper number of significant figures -Only shows parts of calcultaions || -Significant missing data -Some data in table form -Significant labels or units missing or incorrect -Most data not recorded with the proper number of sig. figs. -No evidence of calculations || -No data -No table -No units -No data -No calculations || -Formula is on graph with units and variables -Relationships are clearly and accurately identified -All graphs are labeled accurately, including units || -The appropriate graphs are presented and some inaccuracies exist -Mistake in formula -Some relationships identified correctly, others are incorrect or missing -Only a few labels or units missing or incorrect || -Significant inaccuracies in graphs, axes reversed and/or some graphs missing -Relationships identified incorrectly -Significant labels or units missing or incorrect || -No graphs are presented or are totally inaccurate -No relationships identified -No units or labels || -*Meaning of constants correctly explained (slope and y-intercept) -*Percent error calculated and its significance clearly explained -Identification of errors/pitfalls with accurate __explanation__ of their significance when applicable || -Correct equations, one specific variable not accurately substituted or few units are incorrect -Explanation of constants slightly unclear or incomplete -Percent error calculated and its significance explained with slightly unclear explanation -Identification of errors/pitfalls with slightly unclear __explanation__ of their significance || -Correct equation, substitutions or variables and units are incorrect or mostly incorrect -Explanation of constants missing significant elements -Percent error calculated and its significance explained with vague or inaccurate explanation -Identification of errors/pitfalls with vague or inaccurate __explanation__ of their significance || -Incorrect/missing equation -No explanation of constants or an incorrect statement was made -No percent error or explanation -No __identification__ or __explanation__ of error/pitfalls || -Each section is clearly labeled -Included all necessary analysis -All statements made were accurate and thorough -All used references are cited in proper MLA or APA || -Few spelling or grammatical errors -Most sections are clearly labeled -Missing some minor analysis associated with the lab -Statements made were accurate, but not detailed -Works cited in poor MLA format || -Several spelling or grammatical errors -Few sections are clearly labeled -Missing major analysis associated with the lab -Some statements contained inaccuracies -Works Cited are only links || -Grammatically atrocious -Sections are not labeled -No true analysis of the lab work was done -Many inaccurate statements were made -No works cited || Lab Report MUST be typed or it will not be accepted.
 * || ** 5 **  ||  ** 3 **  ||  ** 1 **  ||  ** 0 **  ||
 * = Title/Purpose = || -Title and purpose of lab identified clearly
 * = Abstract = || -Abstract contains reference to all major aspects of carrying out the experiment and the results.
 * ** Introduction/ **  ** Background **  || <span style="color: black; font-family: &#39;Times&#39;,&#39;serif&#39;; font-size: 15px;">-Introduction complete and well written
 * ** Procedures and Apparatus ** || -Completely labeled, neat diagram
 * ** Data **  - Tables and Pasco Graphs (if applicable)  || -All relevant data recorded
 * ** Graphs and Analysis **  (3 Graphs:   – F vs. a;   m vs. a; and m vs. a modified to make straight line)  || -The appropriate graphs for each data set is presented accurately
 * ** Conclusion **  Purpose   Results (equations)   Analysis*   Errors  || -Equations stated correctly with all appropriate variables and constant substitutions
 * ** Format/ Content/ **  ** WorksCited **  || -No spelling or grammatical errors
 * ** Participation ** ||   || -Full participation during experimental procedures || -P artial contribution while performing experiment (on and off task) || -M ade little or no effort to participate lab ||

Online Simulations: Traditional Atwood Modified Atwood