Content
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Mechanics
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Grade
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- Larger context for the data analysis is framed (why analyze
this dataset? A motivating scientific question is described).
- Experimental procedure is logical and is clearly laid out
(why you performed the analyses you performed).
- Major results of the analyses are clearly illustrated using
figures and/or tables; focus is on major points.
- Additional analyses effectively used to clarify major
points.
- A sophisticated understanding of the major strengths and
weaknesses of the analytical tools employed is demonstrated.
- Major findings are summarized and used, if possible to
address the motivating scientific question.
- Thoughtful responses offered to questions raised in
discussion.
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- Presentation is well organized, within 15 minute time
limit, and leaving time for questions.
- Science problem and analysis strategy clearly posed.
- Terminology is clearly described.
- Visual aids are clearly designed and effectively used;
graphs and tables have correct titles, axis labels; numbers have units.
- External sources of information are authoritative and are
referenced.
- Audience discussion of the important points is stimulated.
- Very few (<2) factual or analytical mistakes.
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A
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- Larger context for the data analysis is framed (why analyze
this dataset? A motivating scientific question is described).
- Experimental procedure is logical and is clearly laid out
(why you performed the analyses you performed).
- Results of the analyses are clearly illustrated using
figures and/or tables.
- A basic understanding of the major strengths and weaknesses
of the analytical tools employed is demonstrated.
- Major findings are summarized.
- Questions answered clearly.
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- Presentation is well organized, within 15 minute time
limit, and leaving time for questions.
- Science problem and analysis strategy adequately posed.
- Terminology is clearly described.
- Visual aids are clearly designed and effectively used;
graphs and tables have correct titles, axis labels; numbers have units.
- External sources of information are authoritative and are
referenced.
- Audience has understood the main points of the presentation.
- Very few (<5) factual or analytical mistakes.
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B
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- Larger context for the data analysis and motivating
scientific question not clearly framed.
- Experimental procedure is flawed, or is not clearly laid
out.
- Results of the analyses are not clear from figures and/or
tables.
- Weak or flawed understanding of the major strengths and
weaknesses of the analytical tools employed is demonstrated.
- Major findings are not summarized.
- Questions not answered clearly.
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- Presentation is disorganized and/or over time limit.
- Science problem and analysis strategy not clearly posed.
- Terminology not explained.
- Visual aids unclear/not used effectively.
- Sources of information are not acknowledged or not
authoritative.
- Audience has not understood major results.
- Factual and analytical mistakes (5-10) distract from major
points/discussion.
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C
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