Checklist - Reflectance Research Report
Student Research Project
Student  Names _______________________________
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TITLE Clear  specific title            
  Student names, date, school            
INTRODUCTION Why did you choose this question - what interests you about it?            
  Background science -what you already know about this topic            
   Definition of terms            
  Clear  question "The question we will investigate is..."            
  Hypothesis            
PROCEDURE List of equipment             
  Overall steps are clear, and written in past tense            
  Procedure is complete            
  Includes pictures with labels            
DATA An example of direct measurements is included            
(Hypothesis Testing) Graphs are well drawn and clear            
   Graphs include key, clear labels and titles            
RESULTS Discuss what the graphs show.            
(Discussion of the Data) Describe patterns in the data            
   Tell the sources of error in your measurements                       
  Tell possible explanations            
CONCLUSION Restate your hypothesis            
 (Summarize what you learned from Your conclusions (is your hyp. supported or not supported?)            
 the data) Shows good logic and reasoning            
DISCUSSION Generalization - What science concepts do your results show?            
(Put your conclusion in context) Make a connection: How is the ALTA related to how satellites work?             
  What new understandings did you acquire?            
  Suggest a new question for study            
Overall Report Includes references for background information.            
   Web page report is complete, nicely designed            
   Accurate punctuation, correct spelling, grammar and usage.            
   On time, Shows effort            
   Teacher feedback is incorporated            
   Evidence of good teamwork            
   Report is in web account and linked to cover page            
 
Total Points   (160 possible pts)