Journal Grading Rubric
Spring 2003

Name: _______________________________
Criterion Potential Problem applies?
Organization no room for table of contents`
pages not numbered
each lab doesn't start with a date and time
Completeness of observational notes Each field lab should start with a description of weather, habitat, conditions, map of the area, latitude and longitude
Annotated drawing of each field site:  zonation? vegetation?
Follow-through data analysis Are data organized into summary charts and graphs?
Are data analyzed (standard deviations plotted, other stats)?
Are comparisons made between different treatments, different habitats?
Annotated drawings Are drawings labeled, with measurements in metric?  Are the specific internal or external on slides labeled?  Magnifications included?
Index Started?
Recopying? Notes appear to be taken from another source and recopied.