1 - Verbose, does not reflect the actual purpose of the lab, contains specific steps or describes methods in detail. Poor or no title. The student describes equipment, techniques, and theory used to achieve the purpose of the lab. 4 - Succinctly describes the general approach to accomplishing the goal of the lab, as well as the functionality of any unique and necessary equipment or theoretical concept. 3 - Less succinct, includes off topic statements, may not have described all equipment or theory adequately.
Student summarizes, and presents data within the context of the experiment.
4 - Neatly labels and logically organizes appropriate tables with all relevant and important data. Gives short description of table and data that put each in context of experiment, purpose and goals. 3 - Data is tabulated, but may contain some organizational or logical lapses. All relevant and important data are shown and adequately described. Most data has a short description that puts it in context of the experiment, purpose and goals.