Grading

The grading for the lab is dependent upon your ability to record information and the accuracy of your results along with your behaviour.

**Grade Breakdown for the Lab Component**
To be Graded	Weight
Documentation	40 %
Data Quality	10 %
Accuracy	50 %
Good Lab Practice	-1 % for each infraction

Good Lab Practices (GLP) are accepted behaviours that scientists should follow to obtain scientifically relevant, accurate, and reliable data. Common infractions include

Improper cleaning of glassware
Improper disposal of chemicals
Omissions of chemical information such as batch or lot information
Skipping steps in provided methods
Not calibrating equipment before use

For further information regarding GLP please visit the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Education in Chemistry Good Lab Practice (GLP) page: RSC-GLP