Genotyping for TAS2R38
Introduction ( /15 points)
Criteria Weak Satisfactory Strong
Motivation and or importance of the study clearly stated
Research question is explicitly stated
A brief description of the experiment and how it addresses the research question is included
Hypothesis is explicitly stated and is related to the results of the experiment described
Background information appropriate to the study questions
Previous research mentioned is relevant to the study
Previous research appropriately cited
Information flows logically from more general to more specific
Materials and Methods( /15 points)
Criteria Weak Satisfactory Strong
Described in logical order with meaningful subheadings
Experimental or sampling design information clearly stated; description of statistics included if necessary
Final working concentrations of chemicals/solutions used
Procedures accurately and succinctly described
Chemical and scientific names accurately and consistently used
No materials list is included
Section is written in past tense
Level of experimental detail is appropriate
Could this experiment/study be replicated from information provided in the M&M if one is already familiar with the techniques?
Criteria Weak Satisfactory Strong
Results text focuses on reporting the biological results
Data trends and patterns noted and described accurately; cites statistics if necessary
Appropriate figures/tables referenced in the text
Reader can envision data in figures and tables from reading the results text alone
Results presented in sequence that allows the reader to understand how the experiments relate to one another
Results Text ( /20 points)
Criteria Weak Satisfactory Strong
Appropriate format/graph type for data chosen to display data
Figures and tables follow a consistent format
Legend/caption present and in consistent location
Legend information complete, accurate and specific
All axes, columns, etc. are labeled properly
Figure/table understood without referring to results text section
Proper numbering sequence of data figures and tables
Results Figures and Tables( /15 points)
Discussion ( /15 points)
Criteria Weak Satisfactory Strong
Research question re-stated and overall context of this experiment is included; statistics included if necessary
Conclusions are based on the evidence of your results
Results data are discussed, not methods
Conclusions are compared to existing literature
Technical issues and unexpected results, plus a solution to address them, are presented (if necessary)
Suggest further relevant experiments or studies based on the findings
Criteria Weak Satisfactory Strong
Spelling
Grammar
Information flows logically and smoothly through paragraphs
Paragraphs adhere to topic
Sentence structure is concise and clear with transitions
Terminology/jargon is used consistently and correctly throughout
Personal opinion is avoided; not cited as fact when used
Excessive detail/brevity is avoided
Does not contain non-defined abbreviations
Includes page numbers
Paper mechanics ( /10 points)
References (____/10 points)
Criteria Weak Satisfactory Strong
Format of in‐text references is done correctly
The data/background/technical element used from each reference is related to the research question
Format of references at the end of the text is done correctly
Appropriate APA citation at the end of the lab report
At least 6 references are referenced within the text
Criteria Weak Satisfactory Strong
Format of in‐text references is done correctly
The data/background/technical element used from each reference is related to the research question
Format of references at the end of the text is done correctly
Appropriate APA citation at the end of the lab report
At least 6 references are referenced within the text
