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AP Biology Formal Lab Write Ups5591175445135 Part of scientific research is the practice of writing up a lab report that shares intentions, expectations, data, and conclusions with others in the scientific field. For some of your labs, you will be required to present your information in this formal manner. In doing so, you will need to include the following parts:Heading: Includes Lab Title (a descriptive statement of what you tested and how?), Dates Performed, You & your partner(s) name(s)Abstract – this is a short summary of what you are testing in this experiment. What are the objectives? What are you testing and how are you going to do so (methodology, techniques, etc…)? Anyone should be able to pick up your lab and get the gist of the experiment goals and techniques from reading the abstract.Introduction/Background – this provides essential information about the concepts addressed in your experiment. Here you should discuss any important terms that are necessary to understand your report, some information on specimen you may have used, and relevant chemical or mathematical equations. You should also include what questions will be answered by your experiment, and conclude with what you will be specifically testing in the experiment.Hypothesis(es) – a clear statement of your predictions for the outcomes based on what you are testing (can be in “if…then…” format).Safety – explain the proper safety precautions for any hazardous materials used in the lab (chemicals, tools, glassware).Materials/Procedures – there is no need to rewrite the procedure given in the lab handouts. However, you should refer to the procedure given to you, and it is a MUST that you note any changes made to that procedure/materials. **It is absolutely necessary to write step by step procedures and a materials list for investigations that you design and conduct on your own!**Data – data, drawings, observations, graphs, tables, calculations, etc… These should be appropriately titled and labeled. Tables are labeled as Table 1, Table 2, etc., while graphs, drawings, and diagrams are referred to as Figure 1, Figure 2, etc. Clear labels will allow you to reference specific data or diagrams within the analysis of your lab. Analysis/Conclusions – this is the meat and potatoes of your lab. This is the place where you look at the data and explain what it means. DO NOT just restate your results. They already appeared in the data section. This is where you need to think about what the expected results were, did your data reflect those expectations? Why or why not? Did your work support your hypothesis? Explain any funky data and discuss potential sources of error. This section shows meaningful conclusions you can take away from the work you did in the lab. Utilizing questions from lab handouts is a good place to start, but be sure to explain your ideas based on your observations and expectations. What questions arose from your work and the results you observed? This is the place to make suggestions for improvement if you were to conduct this lab again. AP Biology Formal Lab RubricName: _______________________________________Lab title: _____________________________________CATEGORY43210Abstract(x 2)Provides a clear and concise summary of what is being tested in the experiment. Methods to be used and intended goals are clearly explained.Provides a mostly clear and concise summary of what is being tested in the experiment. Methods to be used and intended goals are evident but not clearly explained.Provides some information about what is being tested and the techniques to be used, but is unclear and undefined.Provides little explanation of what the intent of the lab is. No clear goals or methods are identified OR they are very confusing.Section is missingIntroduction/Background(x 4)Provides reader with a clear description behind the concepts of the lab. New terms are defined, any equations used are explained, and intro concludes with the question studied in the lab.Provides reader with a clear description behind the concepts of the lab. Some but not all terms are defined, equations used may be explained, and intro concludes with the question studied in the lab.Provides reader with description behind the concepts of the lab, but is unclear: 1 or more components (new terms defined, equations explained, and intro concludes with the question studied) is missing.Provides reader with background behind the concepts of the lab. 2 or more components (new terms defined, equations explained, and intro concludes with the question studied) are missing.Section is missingHypothesis(x 1)All hypotheses are clearly stated. The question and predicted outcome are defined.All hypotheses are clearly stated. The question OR predicted outcome is not clearly defined.Hypotheses are not clearly stated. The question and predicted outcome are stated but are unclear.Hypotheses are not clearly stated or missing. The question and predicted outcome are not well defined.Section is missingProcedures(x 2)1. Experiment of own design has clear step by step procedure. OR 2. Experiment with given procedure makes note of ALL changes made1. Experiment of own design has step by step procedure that is missing some information. OR 2. Experiment with given procedure makes note of MOST changes made.1. Experiment of own design has procedure but not in step by step format. OR 2. Experiment with given procedure makes note of FEW changes made.1. Experiment of has unclear procedure. Steps are disorganized and hard to follow. OR 2. Experiment with given procedure does NOT make note of changes made.Section is missingCATEGORY43210Data(x 3)Professional looking and accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled.Accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled.Accurate representation of the data in written form, but no graphs or tables are presented.Data are not shown OR are inaccurate.Section is missingAnalysis/Conclusions(x 5)The relationship between the variables is discussed and trends/patterns logically analyzed. Predictions are made about what might happen if part of the lab were changed or how the experimental design could be changed.The relationship between the variables is discussed and trends/patterns logically analyzed.The relationship between the variables is discussed but no patterns, trends or predictions are made based on the data.The relationship between the variables is not discussed.Section is missingSafety(x 1)Lab is carried out with full attention to relevant safety procedures. The set-up and tear-down posed no safety threat to any individual. This is reflected in lab report.Lab is generally carried out with attention to relevant safety procedures. The set-up and tear-down posed no safety threat to any individual, but one safety procedure needs to be reviewed.Lab is carried out with some attention to relevant safety procedures. The set-up and tear-down posed no safety threat to any individual, but several safety procedures need to be reviewed.Safety procedures were ignored or some posed some safety hazard.No safety measures addressed AND safety protocol not followed in labDescriptive Title & Heading – max 4ptsTotal: _____/80 ................
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