SCORING GUIDELINES FOR WATERBORNE PATHOGEN WEBQUEST

Microbe Identification

• Student has correctly matched microorganism to disease            ___  (5)

Lab Report

Title            ___  (3)

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Scientific name of experimental organism

Introduction            ___  (4)

• Includes the problem or question being addressed

• Provides appropriate background information

• States the hypothesis

• Includes a brief summary of the experiment

Materials and Methods            ___  (4)

• Lists materials and resources used in the experiment

• Identifies the independent and dependent variables as well as controls

• Thoroughly outlines and describes the procedures such that the experimented could be replicated by another party

• Explains how data were collected and/or analyzed

Results            ___  (4)

• Includes text that cites figures as appropriate

• Displays both raw and manipulated data clearly

• Uses captions to summarize content of figures

• Employs appropriate styles of graphs, tables, etc. 

Discussion            ___  (4)

• Provides author's interpretation of the data

• Summarizes the results of the experiment

• States whether or not hypothesis was supported and why

• Suggests possible follow-up investigations       

Mechanics            ___  (1)

Presentation            ___  (5)

• Demonstrates thoughtful planning and organization

• Captures and maintains the audience's attention

• Clearly states scientists' conclusions and the evidence that supports them

• Is free of mechanical errors

• Involves each team member equally (as appropriate)

TOTAL            ___  (30)