Lab Report Peer-edit Checklist (general)



TitleThere is a title.The title makes sense.AbstractThere is an abstract.It summarizes the purpose of the experiment.It discusses the major findings/results of the experiment.IntroductionThere is an introduction.Why did you conduct the experiment (rationale)?What did you hope to learn (purpose)?What did you think would happen (hypothesis)?Procedure/MethodsThere is a procedure or methods section.The steps are clearly listed.The procedure is accurate and thorough.Diagrams of the lab set-up are included (if applicable).The diagrams are neat and clearly labeled.Data/ResultsThere is a data or results section.It includes written observations.It includes data tables.It includes graphs (see below for checklist).It includes units or dimensions for each measurement.Graph (if applicable)The graph is titled.The x and y axes of the graph are labeled.The independent variable is on the x axis and dependent variable is on the y axisYou have determined an appropriate scale for the x and y axes; subdivide the axes.Plot the data pairs on the graph.Summarize the data trends on the graph with a curve fitting.Calculations (if applicable)There is a calculations section.It includes a sample for each calculation.It includes calculation tables.It includes units for each measurement and answer in sample calculations.ConclusionThere is a conclusion.You include the following in your conclusion...What was the purpose of the experiment?What were the major findings?Was the hypothesis supported by the data?How do you explain these findings?What specific recommendations do you have for further study and for improving the experiment?QualityYou have labeled each section of the lab report.The lab report is sequenced properly.There is a name below the title.You have completed the lab report on time.You have proofread for spelling and mechanical errors. ................
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