Forensic Investigation Curriculum (pdf) - Darien Public Schools
Forensic Investigation Curriculum (pdf) - Darien Public Schools
Forensic Investigation Curriculum (pdf) - Darien Public Schools
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Inquiry Laboratory Report Rubric<br />
Name: Final Score:<br />
This analytic rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when preparing your lab report. If the task has been<br />
successfully completed, all points are awarded. If the task is incomplete half points may be awarded. No points are<br />
awarded if the task is not attempted.<br />
Category Scoring Criteria Points<br />
Problem and<br />
Hypothesis<br />
20 points<br />
Experimental<br />
Design: Materials<br />
and Methods<br />
Question is clearly stated; appropriate background<br />
information/research is provided regarding the subject<br />
Possible solution/prediction for the problem in complete<br />
sentence(s); statement is testable.<br />
Complete, detailed list of ALL substances, organisms, and<br />
equipment used in the lab. Be precise!<br />
Detailed list of steps taken in lab written in complete<br />
sentences; procedure should be repeatable.<br />
30 points Control and experimental groups specified; controlled,<br />
independent/experimental, and dependent variables<br />
specified.<br />
Observations and<br />
Data<br />
25 points<br />
Analysis and<br />
Conclusions<br />
25 points<br />
Data, observations, drawings and notes taken from<br />
experiment; clear and understandable.<br />
Presentation of data in table, graph, or chart format; may be<br />
attached on separate sheet if necessary.<br />
All tables, graphs, and charts labeled clearly and accurately. 5<br />
Hypothesis is accepted or rejected based upon lab results<br />
(Chi square for Drosophila lab).<br />
Explanation of acceptance/rejection of hypothesis based<br />
upon analysis of data from lab; include averages, highest,<br />
lowest, control, independent/dependent variables, etc. to<br />
help reader understand your results.<br />
Discussion of possible sources of experimental error that<br />
may have occurred in collection of data, experimental<br />
design, etc. that could influence and skew results.<br />
Overall: Typed, double spaced, no spelling errors or visible<br />
corrections (proofreading is required – even with spell<br />
check!); follow given lab format.<br />
Score Total Points 100<br />
Self-evaluation Students are expected to honestly evaluate their own work.<br />
Deadline<br />
10<br />
10<br />
10<br />
10<br />
10<br />
10<br />
10<br />
5<br />
10<br />
5<br />
5<br />
Student<br />
Evaluation<br />
Teacher<br />
Evaluation<br />
All turned-in assignments will be completed by the assigned deadline. Reports submitted the<br />
day after the deadline will lose 10% credit. The due date for this assignment is: ___________<br />
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