Grading Rubric for Unknown Bacteria Report for Microbiology 20

Turn ONE copy of this form paper clipped onto TWO separate copies of your unknown report.

Student Name: ______(Fill in)

Genus and Species Concluded: ______

Unknown Bacteria Number: ______(Fill in)

SECTION / POINTS
Abstract / 0- Abstract missing or no components present / Each component worth 1 point / 5 – All components present
Introduction / 0 – Intro. missing or components not appropriate / 5 – Missing one or more components or missing last sentence / 10 – All components present
Methods / 0 – Missing or inappropriate methods section / 5 – One or more procedures are missing from the methods section / 10 – Proper methods section. Includes appropriate description
Safety / 0 – Safety section missing or more than two safety considerations missing / 3 – Missing one or two safety considerations / 5 – Safety section is complete and appropriate
Results / 0 – Section missing or multiple (>1/2) experiments are missing / -1 for each missing experiments or experiment with lack of interpretations / 25 – All components of results are properly explained and described
Results (Table) / 0 – Table missing or multiple (>1/2) experiments are missing / -1 – Each Missing experiments not listed or -5 table is disorganized / 25 – All components of table are properly tabled and included
Conclusion / 0- Conclusion missing or both reiteration of results or definitive conclusion both missing / 5- Either reiteration of results or definitive conclusion both missing / 10 – All components of conclusion including reiteration of results and definitive conclusion
Bacteria ID / 0 – Incorrect identification / N/A / 10 – Correct identification
Disease link / 0 – Section missing or multiple components missing / 5 – Missing one component (e.g. disease or treatment) / 10 – All components present
Antibiotic Analysis / 0 – Antibiotics not discussed / 10 – Antibiotic Use Explained or Suggested / 20 – Antibiotic Use Explained and Suggested
References / 0 – Section missing. Incorrect format, or no additions / 3 – Bad format or no additional entries. / 5 – Correct format and appropriate additional entries.
Writing / 0 – Multiple errors through. Distracting / 3 – Several minor errors. Overall readable. / 5 – No errors or no more than 2 minor errors.
Total Points
Report / Max = 140 points

All observations we have done for unknown bacteria determination

This list is for your information and not needed for the final report to turn in.

  1. Unknown Number
  2. Gram Stain
  3. Streaking, Colony Morphology
  4. Optimal Temperature
  5. Pigmentation, Bacteria Color
  6. Phenol Red Dextrose/Glucose
  7. Phenol Red Lactose
  8. Phenol Red Sucrose
  9. Simmons Citrate
  10. Motility
  11. Gelatinase / Gelatin Agar
  12. Kligers Iron Agar
  13. Tryptone/Indole Broth
  14. Catalase (H2O2 Test)
  15. Oxidase