SkillsforScienceLifeSciences UFPL3

Programme

UndergraduateFoundationProgramme: LifeSciencespathway

Module

UFPL3:SkillsforScienceLifeSciences

Assessmenttitle

SkillsforScience- LabAssessment 2Analysis

Chemistry-based

Deadlinedate

To beconfirmedbyyourtutor

Weighting

Thisassessmentcountsfor40%ofyouroverallgradeforthismodule

Passmark

40%

*pleasenoteyourUniversitymayrequireahighergradeforprogression.

Assignmentsummary

Throughout the Skills for Science module, you will learn key skills and techniquesthatsupportyourstudiesonthe LifeSciencespathway.Inthis assignment, you will complete sections of a lab report to demonstrate

yourknowledgeandunderstandingoflaboratoryreportwriting.

Submissionofwork

SubmissionofworkviaTurnitinAssignment.

Feedback

Feedbackwillalsobecommunicatedbacktoyouviayourtutor.Theywill confirm the timescale in which you will receive your feedback.

Wordcount

2,000words

Filetype

Word Processed/PDF you may also wish to include images or screenshotsofhand-drawndiagrams,graphsandcalculations,however these can also be produced digitally

Font

12pitchfontArialorTimesNewRoman

Format

Doublespacedandjustified

Referencing

Harvardsystem(oranyotherscientificreferencingformat)

Notes

Yourassignmentmustincludepagenumbersandwordcount.

Youwillreceivea10%penaltyforthisassessmentifyougoovertheword count bymore than 10%.If your assignment is significantly under the word count, you may not have answered the question in full. This will be reflected in your overall mark and feedback given by your tutor.

Thewordcountdoesnotincludecontents,diagrams,graphs,calculations or end of text references or appendices.

Modulelearningoutcomes:

On successful completion of this assessment, you will have met criteria towards the following module learning outcomes:

Knowledgebasedoutcomes:

LO1.Demonstrateanddescribeethical,safeandskilfulpracticaltechniques,selecting appropriate methods for an investigation.

LO2.Interpretandanalysetheimportanceofreliableresultsinexperimentalinvestigations.

LO3. Evaluate the impact of scientific methodologies, making suitable recommendations for future work.

Skillsbasedoutcomes:

• Analytical and problem solving.

• Carrying out experimental work in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.

• Expanding the range of scientific skills and techniques, both quantitative and qualitative.

• Time management, planning and organisational skills.

• Ability to work competently both collaboratively and independently.

• Being aware of own strengths and weaknesses and to understand when support is needed.

Assessmentcriteria:

Inordertosuccessfullycompletethisassessmentandmeetcriteriatowardstheabovelearning outcomes, you must satisfy the following criteria:

AC1.1 Recognisetheimportanceofsafeworkingpracticewithinalaboratoryenvironment.

AC1.2 Explainhowtoidentifypotentialrisksandhazardstoaninvestigationandthe environment.

AC1.3 Demonstratean analysisofsafeequipmentuseandsafemethodologyproceduresofan investigation.

AC2.1 Demonstrateabilitytoidentifyuncertaintiesinmeasurementsandselectappropriate techniques to perform error calculations.

AC2.2 Interpretthereliabilityofresultsandanalysehowpotentialsourcesoferror, uncertainties, and anomalies impact findings.

AC3.1 Critiqueexperimentaldesignandprocesseswithinagivenexperiment.

AC3.2 Offersuitablerecommendationsandimprovementsthatcanbeimplementedinfuture experimental work.

Assignmentinstructions:

YouarerequiredtoproducetheAnalysissectionofalabreporttodemonstrateyourknowledgeand understanding of effective laboratory writing skills. In the assignment, you will be provided with an aim and willthen need to follow the promptsprovided and completethe sections asinstructed.The final piece of work must be a maximum of 2,000 words and submitted on Turnitin.

If you need to draw graphs, diagrams or write calculations, these can either be done digitally using Excel/appropriate software, or by hand and included as a screenshot or image as part of your electronic submission.

LabAssessment2-Instructions

You have been provided with the Aim, Introduction, Method, Hypothesis and Results sections of a Lab report. In Section 1 Comprehension Questions, you must answer questions based on the information provided. You must then complete Sections 2 to 5, to create the Results graph, and write the Discussion and Conclusion sections to complete the rest of the Lab report, as you have been taught to do in Skills for Sciences classes. Finally, Section 6, you are to observe an extension experiment and analyse and evaluate the results. Remember to include the references at the end from your research.

Thequestionsandinstructionsfor eachofthetaskscanbefoundinAppendixA.Pleaseensureyoucreate your lab assessment in a separate document. Do not write it directly on the instructionssheet. Give it a meaningful filename such as your student number, name and Skills lab2.

Section1 -ComprehensionQuestions

ReadtheinformationprovidedintheIntroduction,MethodandSafetysectionstoanswerthe questions. Donotcopy and paste information, use yourown words or paraphrase.

Section2Results

RawdatahasbeenprovidedtoyouinaResultstable.Youmust:

Completethemissingcolumnsusingthedataprovided intheResultstable.

Showanycalculationsusedbelowthetable.

Constructagraph.Thegraphcanbehand-drawnongraphpaperorcomputer-generated for exampleon MSExcel. The graph should be constructed with all aspects of a scientific graph as shown to you in Skills for Science lessons.

Thegraphshouldincludealineofbestfit.

Show all workings for the calculation of the gradient (if applicable).

Section3DiscussionA:

Using the information provided by the aim, introduction, hypothesis and method sections you are to analyse the results graph and write a complete Discussion section.

ThefirstsectionoftheDiscussionshouldanalysetheresults.Youshould:

Statethemainresultandoutcomeoftheexperimentanddiscusstheanswertothe question in the aim.

Describe what the graph shows, using the key scientific words for describing trends in graphs.Thisalsoincludesadescriptionoftherelationshipbetweenthevariablesinthe graph.

Discusswhethertheresultsagreewiththeexpectedtheory.

Clearlyidentifyanyanomalous(outliers)results.

Section4DiscussionB:

Inthe2^nd sectionoftheDiscussion,youmustevaluateanddescribetheaccuracyoftheresults, through the identification of experimental errors and explain how to reduce them.

Youshould:

Statealloftheexperimentalerrorsthatmayhave affectedthereliabilityoftheresults.

Describeiftherewerethereanylimitationsoftheequipmentused.

AcademicOffences

Weexpectallsubmittedworktobeyourownwords(apartfromin-textquotations),writteninastyle that reflects your English language level. The following are all academic offences and will result in a penalty being applied:

Plagiarism-copyingotherpeoplesworkandpresentingitasyourown;

Contractcheating-whenathirdparty(e.g.essay-writingservice)receivespaymenttoproduce work on your behalf;

UsingAIToolse.g.ChatGPTtoproduceyourwork,unlessincludedaspartoftheassignment task;

Collusion-whenapieceofworkisproducedwiththeassistanceofanotherperson/s;

Translation-whereworkhasbeendirectlytranslatedfrom yourfirstlanguage,usinganonline translator or translation app.

ThefulldetailsofourAcademicOffencesPolicycanbefoundintheProgrammeHandbookonCanvas.

YoumustcompletetheCourseworkSubmissionDeclarationtodeclarethatallworksubmittedis your own. This is available from your Student Hub on Canvas.

Chemical/

Activity

Hazard

information

Risk

Precautions

EmergencyAction

Mg(s)

magnesium ribbon

Fireorburn

Wearsafetyglasses and lab coat. Use small (<1g>

Usefireblanketif necessary.

2.00moldm³aqueous hydrochloric acid, HCl(aq)

Chemicalburn

Wearsafetyglasses, glovesandlabcoat.

Washtheaffectedarea with plenty of water.

Seekmedicalattentionif needed.

1.00moldm³aqueous hydrochloric acid, HCl(aq)

Chemicalburn

Wearsafetyglasses, glovesandlabcoat.

Washtheaffectedarea with plenty of water.

Seekmedicalattentionif needed.

0.500moldm³aqueous hydrochloric acid, HCl(aq)

Chemical burn/irritation

Wearsafetyglasses, glovesandlabcoat.

Washtheaffectedarea with plenty of water.

Seekmedicalattentionif needed.

Hydrogengas releasedfrom reaction

Fire or Explosiverisk

Whereappropriate PPE.

Disconnect the gas syringe once the reaction has been completed.Ventthe gas into an appropriate fume hood. Keep away from heat/naked flames.

Useafireblankettostop fire spreading.

Understand stop, drop androlltechniquesand know emergency exits. Callemergencyservices if needed.

Connectinggas syringe to side arm flask

Brokenglass

Cuts and possible chemicals enteringthe skin.

Exercise extreme care when making connections.Donot use excessiveforce.

Sweep broken glass awayanddisposeofitin the glass bin.

Clean wounds and ensure all glass is removed. Cover and seekmedicalattentionif required.

ControlVariable

Howcontrolled

Consequencesofnotcontrolling

Massofmagnesium(g)

Useofa2d.p.balancetomaintaina constant mass for each experiment

Smallermasswillcausethereaction tohappenfasterthanexpectedand larger mass will result in a slower

reaction.

Temperature(^oC)

Use of an air conditioned environmentally controlled lab. Or puttheflaskinafixedtemperature

waterbath.

Warmerconditionswillmakethe reaction happen faster. Cooler conditions will produce slower

results.

Volumeof./cm³

./s

2.00moldm³HCl(aq)

1.00HCl(aq)

0.500 moldm³HCl(aq)

0

0

0

10

32

12

4

20

54

20

7

30

65

29

9

40

73

36

11

50

77

42

13

60

78

48

15

70

79

53

17

80

80

58

25

90

80

63

21

100

80

67

23

110

69

25

120

80

71

26

130

80

73

28

140

80

68

30

150

80

75

31

160

76

33

170

80

77

35

180

80

36

Incomplete

Developing

Satisfactory

Competent

Exceeding

Mark

1mark

2marks

3marks

4marks

5marks

Max

/5

1.

Comprehension

Questions

Questions1markeach5marksintotal

2a.ResultsTable

Correctly labelsoneof thecolumnheadingsor units.

Recognisedoneormore missingvaluesbutfailed to fillin the number.

Correctly labelstwoof the column headings or units. Recognisedonemissingvalue and correctly filled it in.

Correctly labels allthreecolumn headings or units. Recognisedtwomissingvalues and correctly filled them in.

ANDcorrectlyidentifiedoneof the anomallies (may be circled on the graph).

Correctlylabelsallthreecolumn headings or units.

Recognisedthreemissingvalues and correctly filled them in.

AND correctly identifiedboththeanomallies(maybecircled on the graph).

Correctlylabelsallthreecolumn headings or units.

Recognisedandcorrectlyfilledin

allofthethemissingvalues

ANDcorrectlyidentifiedboththe anomallies(maybecircledonthe graph).

2bResultsGraph

Attempts to draw a suitable graph but severalfactorsmissing. Does NOT identify anomally.

Hand-drawn or IT generated graph drawn with numerous errors. Must haveappropriate scaleandatleastonefromthe followinglist:correctlylabelled axes with units, correctly plotted points, line of best fit on all three concentrations.

Hand-drawn or IT generated graph drawn but contains errors. Must haveappropriate scaleand at least3from the followinglist:correctlylabelled axes with units, correctly plotted points, line of best fit on all three concentrations.

Hand-drawn or IT generated graph drawn but contains errors. Must haveappropriate scaleand at least4from the following list: correctly labelled axes with units, correctly plottedpoints,lineofbestfiton all three concentrations.

Hand-drawn or IT generated graph createdcorrectlywith no errors. Everything from the followinglistmustbepresentand correct: appropriate scale, correctly labelled axes with units, correctly plotted points, line of best fit on all three concentrations.

2c GradientCalculations

Limited attempt on gradientcalculations.

At least 3 gradient calculations aregivenbutmethodstepsnot shownorcalculationincorrect.

Atleast5gradientcalculations arecorrectlycarried out.

Atleast7gradientcalculations arecorrectlycarried outwith unitsgiven.

All gradient calculations are correctlycarriedoutwithcorrect units given.

3Discussion: Analysis ofresults

The student has vaguely statedthemainresultof theexperimentanddoes

notattempttorelateit

The student has generally stated the main result of the experimentandattemptedto

The student has stated the mainresultoftheexperiment and related it to the aim and

hypothesis.

Thestudenthasstatedthemain result of the experiment and related it to the aim and

hypothesis.

Thestudenthasstatedthemain result of the experiment and related it to the aim and

hypothesis.

totheaimand hypothesis.

Discussionofresultsishazyand difficult to follow.

relatedittotheaimand hypothesis.

Somebasicdiscussionrelating totrendsandpatternsrelating to the results or graph.

Correctlyidentifiesthedirectly proportionaltrend relating to the results in graphs with appropriate scientific terminology used throughout.

Correctly identifiestrends and patterns relating to the results andgraphwithincreaseddetailfromall threelines of best fit using appropriate scientific terminology throughout.

Correctly describes the relationshipbetweenthevariables.

Correctly identifiestrends and patterns relating to the results andgraphwithanexcellentlevel of detail describing the lines of best fit using appropriate scientific terminology throughout. Correctly describes the relationship between thevariables.

4.

Conclusionand further work

Simplestatement of the conclusion. May besometenuouslinktothe Aim/Hypothesis/main result.

Furtherworkmissingor not relavent

Simplestatement of the conclusion.Mustbelinkedtoatoneof the Aim/Hypothesis/main result.

Furtherworkbasic.

Statementoftheconclusion linked totwoof the Aim/Hypothesis/mainresult.

Good use of scientific terminologyusedthroughout.

Futherworkisfair.

Statementof the conclusion linked toall three- Aim, Hypothesisandthemainresult.

Good use of scientific terminologyusedthroughout.

Suggestsfurtherworkisclear andrelatdtocurrentlabaim.

Statementof the conclusionclearlylinkedtoallthree-Aim, Hypothesisandthemainresult.

Thereisacleardescriptionof furtherwork which may be carriedoutandrelatedtothe current aim.

Excellent use of scientific terminologyusedthroughout.

5. Discussion:Evaluatingerrors andimprovments

Demonstrates a basic understandingofwhere errors may have occurred.

Thesemaydescribedina haphazard way.

Recognises atonesource of errorandattemptstoexplain theeffectthatthesewillhave on results.

Somesuggestionmade to improvethereliabilityofresults of at least one error stated.

Recognises at leasttwosources oferrorandclearlyexplainsthe effect that these will have on results.

Coherent suggestionsmade to improvethereliabilityofresults of some errors stated.

Recognises at leastthreesourcesoferrorandclearly linksthese to the effect on results.

Coherentscientificsuggestionsmade to improve the reliability ofresults foreacherrorstated.

Demonstratesexcellent understandingof error analysis by correctly identifyingallsourcesoferrorandthediscusses the effect they each have.

Detailled scientific suggestionsonhowtoimprovethereliability of results for each error stated.

6a. Observe andPlan(10marks)

6a)1mark

6b)3marks

6c)3marks

6d)3marks

7.Academic writing andreferencing

Rangingfromaverypoor to an overly simplistic/inappropriate academic style with significant deficiencies in expressionorformatthat may pose obstacles for the reader.

No or limited use of sourcestosupporta point.

Noorminimalattemptto

useHarvardreferencing

Simplistic academic style with somedeficienciesinexpression or format that may pose obstacles for the reader.

Limited use of sources to support a point. Only 1 type of source used. Minimal attempt touseHarvardreferencingwith some errors.

Competently written, with only minor lapses from standard grammar/spelling,whichdonot impede the overall meaning.

An appropriate format is used andacademicstyleisemerging. Reasonable use of sources to support points with 3 or 4 sources of at least 2 types.

Uses Harvard referencing throughout,thoughtheremay be some formatting errors.

Well written, with standard spelling and grammar in a readable style with an acceptableformat.Consistent use of academic style. Some minornon-impedinglanguage errors.

Appropriaterangeof sources, wellorganisedandusesHarvard referencing with only minor formatting errors from 4 or more different sources.

Excellently written, with minimal errors in spelling and grammar. Academicstyleisappliedskillfully and appropriately.

Excellentrangeofsources,with clear links between all sections and logical to the reader.

Uses Harvard referencing with no/isolatederrorsfrom5to10 different sources.

TOTAL

/50