Graph Evaluation Rubric
Graphs will always be worth 5 points.
I will holistically assign a score on how well a graph meets the criteria given
below. A score of 5 will be assigned to a graph that meets most, if not
all, of the criteria, while scores of 1 to 4 will be assigned based on how many
of the criteria are met. A score of 0 will be given when a required graph
is not present. For more information on graph preparation see
ChemLab.truman.
A graph that receives a score of 5 will have most, or all,
of the following characteristics
- Clear and easily understandable
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- No grid lines
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- No colored background
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- Both axes are properly labeled, which includes the
quantity appearing on the axis and
its units
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- Proper significant figures on the axis tick marks
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- Proper scaling on both axes
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- A descriptive title that allows a reader to easily
understand what the graph shows (notebook only, it is replaced by a
figure caption in a laboratory report)
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- Properly used legend
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- Equation displayed on graph (only required in the
notebook, should not be present in graphs presented in a laboratory
report)
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- Appropriate fonts
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- Proper use of symbols and lines
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