Checklist for Grading Final Papers

 

Section                                                 +/-        Letter               Points              Maximum

 

Abstract                                                                                   ____                         5

Contains specific data                         ___

Single paragraph, 250 words or less     ___

Appropriate depth/content, accurate     ___

Clear and concise                               ___

Stands alone                                      ___

 

Introduction                                                                             ____                       10

Background: relevant, appropriate content            ___

Appropriate depth                                              ___

Clear point of departure and rationale                   ___

Goal/objectives clearly stated                              ___

References: appropriate, relevant, cited correctly   ___

Transition and flow                                           ___

Grammar and spelling                                        ___

Sentence/paragraph structure                             ___

 

Materials and Methods                                                            ____                       15

Appropriate level of detail, identity of materials      ___

Appropriate depth/content, accurate                     ___

References: appropriate, relevant, cited correctly   ___

Logical order, use/choice of subheadings              ___

Grammar and spelling                                        ___

Sentence/paragraph structure                              ___

 

Results                                                                                       ____                       20

Well organized, choice of visuals/data                   ___

Accuracy of presentation                                    ___

Clarity of presentation                                         ___

Correct units                                                      ___

Precision/Significant Figures                                ___

Figures/Tables: titles, legends, labels/"stand alone"  ___     

Appropriate depth/content                                   ___

Acknowledgement                                              ___

Grammar and spelling                                         ___

Sentence/paragraph structure                              ___

 

Discussion                                                                                  ____                       20

Organization: overall, same order as Results           ___

Accuracy and clarity of interpretation                    ___

Incorporation of biochemical theory                      ___

Distinct conclusions supported by data                  ___

References: appropriate, relevant, cited correctly    ___

Clear, concise, appropriate depth                          ___

Grammar and spelling                                         ___

 

TOTAL                                                            ____                    ____                       70