Ewing Lab Report Format 2012-2013Name:______
Points earned / Points possible / Category Lab:______Title and General Formatting (13 pts)
3 / Title clearly states what was done in the experiment
1 / Title formatted properly
1 / Name and date listed properly
1 / Last name and date on header
5 / Headings for all sections are formatted properly
2 / Passive voice is maintained throughout lab
Introduction (10 pts)
3 / Complete background information provided
5 / The phrase “the purpose of this lab was to…” exists and is in bold
2 / Hypothesis is clearly stated and covers all experiments covered
Procedure (6 pts)
2 / All experiments conducted were discussed
3 / Experiments were outlined clearly demonstrating clear understanding
1 / Procedure was concise and to the point
Data (7pts)
1 / All data from experiments is presented in table or graph format
2 / Tables are formatted according to the Lab format handout
1 / All titles of graphs and tables clearly state what the figure is showing
1 / Tables are sized appropriately to fit on page
1 / All rows and columns are labeled on tables, axes on graphs
1 / Data are not discussed at all in this section, just presented clearly
Discussion (5 pts)
2 / Results were explained clearly demonstrating understanding of lab
1 / Hypothesis was either accepted or rejected
1 / Writer used data to support acceptance or rejection of hypothesis
1 / If results were not as expected, writer addressed possible reasons
Works Cited (4 pts)
1 / Formatting is consistent throughout works cited
1 / Sources are listed
1 / Organizations are included (ex. National institute of health, CDC, etc.)
1 / Publishing dates are also included
Total Points
35