Grading scale for each criterion below:
 

poor	fair	okay	good	great
0% of possible points	50%	70%	85%	100%

- e.g., 'good' gets 85% of 2 pts or 1.7 pts.
 
 
 
 

Introduction: The student.... 3 pts
 

Criterion		poor	fair	okay	good	great
establishes the background for the experiment, clearly and concisely describing the relevant principles and concepts	2
clearly states any hypotheses being tested	1

points

 

Methods: The studentÖ 2 pts
 

Criterion		poor	fair	okay	good	great
clearly explains experimental methods and techniques (the standard here is that a reader could repeat your experiment solely based on your description).	1

 

Results: The student... 5 pts
 

Criterion		poor	fair	okay	good	great
organizes and summarizes the data effectively for the reader	1
presents data clearly and legibly in appropriately labeled tables and figures	2
convincingly displays a solid comprehension of the experimental data	1
ably balances written and graphical/tabular representations of the experimental data	1

points

 

Discussion: The student... 5 pts
 

Criterion		poor	fair	okay	good	great
clearly returns to the problem and hypothesis (or hypotheses) being tested	1
provides effective interpretations of results and points out limitations where appropriate (experimental error, experimental design)	2
convincingly supports or refutes hypothesis (or hypotheses). Makes a case for alternative hypotheses where appropriate. Your individual variations were exploratory here and if limitations on your methods or approach limit your ability to support or refute your hypothesis, then say so. In addition to pointing out these limitations, discuss the type of information that would have allowed you to more strongly support or reject your hypothesis (what might you change in your approach for example).  Relate your variable(s) of interest to problems that real animals face.	2

points

 
 
 

Total Points: ________
 
 

Comments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Student Notes: