SCI207.W5L1.09.2019

Description:


Total Possible Score: 6.00

Provides a Paragraph of Background on the Lab Topic, Using at Least One Outside Source

Total: 0.80

Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive paragraph of background on the lab topic, using at least one outside source.

Proficient - Provides a paragraph of background on the lab topic, using at least one outside source. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Provides a limited paragraph of background on the lab topic, using at least one outside source. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a paragraph of background on the lab topic; however, does not use at least one outside source, and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The paragraph of background on the lab topic is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Identifies the Main Purpose(s) of the Lab

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Clearly and thoroughly identifies the main purpose(s) of the lab.

Proficient - Identifies the main purpose(s) of the lab. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.

Basic - Partially identifies the main purpose(s) of the lab. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify the main purpose(s) of the lab; however, significant details are missing and entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The main purpose(s) of the lab is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


States Hypotheses for All Activities

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Clearly states comprehensive hypotheses for all activities. 

Proficient - States hypotheses for all activities. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear. 

Basic - States limited hypotheses for all activities. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to state hypotheses for all activities; however, significant details are missing and entirely unclear. 

Non-Performance - The hypotheses for all activities are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Describes Materials and Methods in All Activities

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Clearly and thoroughly describes materials and methods in all activities. 

Proficient - Describes materials and methods in all activities. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear. 

Basic - Partially describes materials and methods in all activities. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe materials and methods in all activities; however, significant details are missing and entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The description of materials and methods in all activities is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Includes Required Data Tables and Photographs

Total: 0.60

Distinguished - Includes all required data tables and photographs.

Proficient - Includes most of the required data tables and photographs. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Includes some of required data tables and photographs. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include the required data tables and photographs; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The required data tables and photographs are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Accepts or Rejects Each Hypothesis, and Explains the Reasoning Behind Those Decisions

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Accepts or rejects each hypothesis, and thoroughly and clearly explains the reasoning behind those decisions.

 

Proficient - Accepts or rejects each hypothesis, and explains the reasoning behind those decisions. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.

Basic - Accepts or rejects each hypothesis, and minimally explains the reasoning behind those decisions. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Accepts or rejects each hypothesis, and attempts to explain the reasoning behind those decisions; however, significant details are missing and entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The acceptance or rejection of each hypothesis and explanation of the reasoning behind those decisions are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


States What Important Information Was Learned from the Lab, Citing at Least One Outside Source

Total: 0.80

Distinguished - Clearly and thoroughly states what important information was learned from the lab, citing at least one outside source.

Proficient - States what important information was learned from the lab, citing at least one outside source. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.

Basic - Partially states what important information was learned from the lab, citing at least one outside source. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to state what important information was learned from the lab; however, does not cite at least one outside source, and/or significant details are missing and entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The statement of what important information was learned from the lab, citing at least one outside source is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Identifies at Least One Challenge While Doing the Lab

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Identifies at least one challenge while doing the lab.

Proficient - N/A

Basic - N/A

Below Expectations - N/A

Non-Performance - The identification of at least one challenge while doing the lab is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Proposes a Plan for Future Research Based Upon New Questions Inspired by this Lab Activity

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Proposes a thorough and clear plan for future scientific research based upon new questions inspired by this lab activity.

 

Proficient - Proposes a plan for future research based upon new questions inspired by this lab activity. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.

Basic - Proposes a limited plan for future research based upon new questions inspired by this lab activity. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

 

Below Expectations - Attempts to propose a plan for future research; however, the plan is not based upon new questions inspired by this lab activity, and/or significant details are missing and entirely unclear.

 

Non-Performance - The proposal of a plan for future research based upon new questions inspired by this lab activity is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.40

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.40

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.