Wind Turbine Webpage Rubric

CATEGORY

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Question/Purpose

The purpose of the lab

or the question to be
answered during the
lab is clearly identified
and stated.

The purpose of the lab

or the question to be
answered during the
lab is identified, but is
stated in a somewhat
unclear manner.

The purpose of the lab

or the question to be
answered during the
lab is partially identified,
and is stated in a
somewhat unclear
manner.

The purpose of the lab

or the question to be
answered during the
lab is erroneous or
irrelevant.

Variables

All variables are clearly All variables are clearly Most variables are
described with all
described with most
clearly described with
relevant details.
relevant details.
most relevant details.

Hypothesis

Hypothesized
relationship between
the variables and the
predicted results is
clear and reasonable
based on what has
been studied.

Hypothesized
relationship between
the variables and the
predicted results is
reasonable based on
general knowledge and
observations.

Hypothesized
No hypothesis has
relationship between
been stated.
the variables and the
predicted results has
been stated, but
appears to be based on
flawed logic.

Procedures

Procedures are listed in

clear steps. Each step
is numbered and is a
complete sentence.

Procedures are listed in

a logical order, but
steps are not numbered
and/or are not in
complete sentences.

Procedures are listed

but are not in a logical
order or are difficult to
follow.

Data

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
Data are not shown
representation of the
OR are inaccurate.
data in written form, but
no graphs or tables are
presented.

Conclusion

Conclusion includes
whether the findings
supported the
hypothesis, possible
sources of error, and
what was learned from
the experiment.

Conclusion includes
whether the findings
supported the
hypothesis and what
was learned from the
experiment.

Conclusion includes
what was learned from
the experiment.

Background

Background is
consistent across
pages, adds to the
theme or purpose of the
site, and does not
detract from readability.

Background is
Background is does not Background detracts
consistent across
detract from readability. from the readability of
pages, and does not
the site.
detract from readability.

Variables are not

described OR the
majority lack sufficient
detail.

Procedures do not
accurately list the steps
of the experiment.

No conclusion was
included in the report
OR shows little effort
and reflection.

Spelling and Grammar There are no errors in

spelling, punctuation or
grammar in the final
draft of the Web site.

There are 1-3 errors in

spelling, punctuation or
grammar in the final
draft of the Web site.

There are 4-5 errors in

spelling, punctuation or
grammar in the final
draft of the Web site.

There are more than 5

errors in spelling,
punctuation or grammar
in the final draft of the
Web site.

Copyright

Easy-to-locate and
accurate citations for
almost all borrowed
material. No material is
included from Web
sites that state that
permission is required
unless permission has
been obtained.

Easy-to-locate and
accurate citations for
some borrowed
material. No material is
included from Web
sites that state that
permission is required
unless permission has
been obtained.

Borrowed materials are

not properly
documented OR
material was borrowed
without permission from
a site that requires
permission

Easy-to-locate and
accurate citations for all
borrowed material. No
material is included
from Web sites that
state that permission is
required unless
permission has been
obtained.