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COVER PAGE (10 points) Laboratory title,course name and #
Student name(s) incl. group members
Instructor's name, TA's name
Date report due
Abstract

ABSTRACT (10 points) Purpose: Brief introduction to the problem.
Scope: Identifies experimental approach (materials, variables, equip, etc.).
Experimental results are given (numeric when possible).
Significant conclusions are reported.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION (30 points) Order of presentation is logical.
Figures and tables are referred appropriately in the body of the text (i.e. as shown in figure 1...).
Computations are complete and correct (sample calculations cited).
Data and calculated results are presented in tabular or graphical form (% difference, %error, etc.).
Same data does not appear in both tables and graphs (unless in Appendix).
Good comprehension of the relative meaning and importance of the results is shown (trends are cited, averages, extremes, % change, etc.).
Discussion concerns experiment results and correlation with analysis, not comments on experiment technique or lost data. Data is interpreted correctly, is validated, and compared to published work.
Error analysis is performed; deviation from expected results is discussed.
Lab questions to be answered are incorporated within the body of the report.

CONCLUSIONS (25 points)
Most important conclusions are given first.
Conclusions are drawn only from the body of the report.
Recommendations for future studies (optional).

TABLES AND FIGURES (10 points) Choice of information to be graphed, tabulated, or illustrated is relevant logically presented.
Cited and clearly explained in the appropriate sections.
Data are correctly transcribed into tables from data sheets.
Figures are labeled, have proper scaling, and error bars (when applicable).
Format is correct and appropriate:
Figures captioned and referred (Figure 2. Average grain size in ... )
Tables are titled and referred (Table IV.. Green densities of ...)
Handwritten or hand-drawn figures conform to ANSI drafting standards.

REFERENCES (5 points) References are cited in the text (superscript # or [#] end of sentence)
References are presented in a numbered list in the order of citation
Proper format is used for each reference

WORKUP (10 points) General arrangement of ideas is logical, clear, and consistent
Grammar, sentence, and paragraph structure are good
Spelling errors are absent, paper has been proof-read
Page composition is appropriate, neat, and pleasing
Units defined on sample calculations, tables, graphs, etc.

TOTAL SCORING (100 points)

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[an error occurred while processing this directive] Course Work Home Page Syllabus/Contact Info Calendar and Homework Lecture and Review Material Homework Solutions Labs Lab I: What is in it and Why? Lab II: Crystal Structure Lab III: Work Hardening and Annealing Lab IV: Heat Treatment Lab V: Mechanical Testing Lab VI: What is in it and Why? (Part II) Lab Report Formats and grading	[an error occurred while processing this directive] Lab Reports Lab Report Format Short Format Grading Criteria Grading Criteria COVER PAGE (10 points) Laboratory title,course name and # Student name(s) incl. group members Instructor's name, TA's name Date report due Abstract ABSTRACT (10 points) Purpose: Brief introduction to the problem. Scope: Identifies experimental approach (materials, variables, equip, etc.). Experimental results are given (numeric when possible). Significant conclusions are reported. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION (30 points) Order of presentation is logical. Figures and tables are referred appropriately in the body of the text (i.e. as shown in figure 1...). Computations are complete and correct (sample calculations cited). Data and calculated results are presented in tabular or graphical form (% difference, %error, etc.). Same data does not appear in both tables and graphs (unless in Appendix). Good comprehension of the relative meaning and importance of the results is shown (trends are cited, averages, extremes, % change, etc.). Discussion concerns experiment results and correlation with analysis, not comments on experiment technique or lost data. Data is interpreted correctly, is validated, and compared to published work. Error analysis is performed; deviation from expected results is discussed. Lab questions to be answered are incorporated within the body of the report. CONCLUSIONS (25 points) Most important conclusions are given first. Conclusions are drawn only from the body of the report. Recommendations for future studies (optional). TABLES AND FIGURES (10 points) Choice of information to be graphed, tabulated, or illustrated is relevant logically presented. Cited and clearly explained in the appropriate sections. Data are correctly transcribed into tables from data sheets. Figures are labeled, have proper scaling, and error bars (when applicable). Format is correct and appropriate: Figures captioned and referred (Figure 2. Average grain size in ... ) Tables are titled and referred (Table IV.. Green densities of ...) Handwritten or hand-drawn figures conform to ANSI drafting standards. REFERENCES (5 points) References are cited in the text (superscript # or [#] end of sentence) References are presented in a numbered list in the order of citation Proper format is used for each reference WORKUP (10 points) General arrangement of ideas is logical, clear, and consistent Grammar, sentence, and paragraph structure are good Spelling errors are absent, paper has been proof-read Page composition is appropriate, neat, and pleasing Units defined on sample calculations, tables, graphs, etc. TOTAL SCORING (100 points)	[an error occurred while processing this directive] Online Textbook Supplement ASM Handbook ASTM Handbook Mat Web
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