The point breakdown below applies to each experiment.

Organization - 10 points

• The sections of the lab notebook (Title, Aim...) are clearly labeled for each experiment and in the correct order.
• Data collected in a logical and organized fashion.
• Tables and figures descriptions are correctly formatted
• The sections of the lab notebook are connected and linked to each other.

Content - 10 points

• Procedure is clear, concise and comprehensive.
• The Title and Aim are descriptive of the experiment completed.
• Observations are complete and fully descriptive (if applicable)
• Data is recorded neatly and in the correct format (i.e. in a table or as a single data point)
• Data includes the correct units and labels.
• All necessary preparatory calculations are included with the correct significant figures.

Results / Analysis - 20 points

• Methods of how the data was analyzed are clearly presented and described in appropriate detail.
• Graphs and figures are appropriate to the data analyzed. Graphs include slope and other necessary information, if applicable to the data set.
• Calculations completed as part of the data analysis are included with the correct significant figures.
• Appropriate quantitative error analysis is completed and explained, if applicable.
• Sources of experimental error are explored and described when evaluating the data set.

Conclusion - 10 points

• Results are interpreted and compared to literature data (if applicable).
• Conclusion is clearly written with correct grammar.