What This Document Is
This document is a grading rubric and lab report form for Laboratory Assignment #2 in Oakland University’s EGR 250 – Intro To Thermal Engineering course. It was used in October 2018 and prepared for Dr. K. Kobus. The assignment focuses on measuring the energy content of food using a bomb calorimeter.
Why This Document Matters
This rubric is essential for students who completed (or will complete) Lab #2 in EGR 250. It details the criteria used for evaluating their lab reports, covering aspects from abstract quality and data presentation to theoretical understanding and proper referencing. Instructors use this to ensure consistent and fair grading.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document *is not* a guide to performing the experiment or understanding the underlying thermal engineering principles. It only outlines how a completed lab report will be assessed. Students still need the lab handout, lecture notes, and textbook to successfully complete the assignment.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes: a detailed breakdown of grading criteria across sections like Abstract, Data Collection, Tabular Results, Graph, Discussion, References, Theory, Sample Calculations, and Appendix. It specifies point values for each section (totaling 100 points) and provides space for grader comments. It also lists required elements within each section, such as uncertainty analysis, nutritional information tables, and proper citation formats. This preview does *not* include the actual student report, raw data, or the lab handout itself.
