ASTRO 801
Planets, Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe

Astro 801 Lab Rubric

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Astro 801 Lab Rubric
Criteria 1 2 3 4
Data Taking and Recording Very little of the data have been taken and/or have been presented Some or most of the data have been taken, but are presented in a manner that is not entirely clear, e.g., no labels/units Most of the data have been taken and are presented in a clear manner All the requested data have been taken and are presented in an easy to follow manner
Data Plots or Figures Plots are not constructed properly (e.g., wrong type of plot used or wrong quantities plotted) Plots are constructed properly but have little of the data plotted or have incorrect or missing labels Most of the data are plotted and only minor errors in labeling are present

Plots are correctly constructed, are accurately labeled, and all data are included

Data Analysis and Calculations Supporting sample calculations are missing and only the final results are presented Final results are presented with sample calculations but final results include significant errors or omission of units Final results are presented with sample calculations, with only minor errors in the final results. All units are included. Final results are presented with sample calculations that flow logically into correct results. All units are included.
Grammar and spelling Frequent errors in spelling or grammar Occasional errors in spelling or grammar Few errors in spelling or grammar Grammatically correct and typos are rare
Lab Report Summary too brief; does not include a valid conclusion based on the results of the experiment Summary addresses experiment, but includes errors in logic Summary ties results of most of the aspects of the experiment into a logical conclusion A concise summary of the entire lab is presented and includes logical conclusions of the experiment

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