The
Report Check applet allows students to check
their lab reports for errors in calculations and
significant figures. Features of Report Check
include:
- Customizable for different
labs
- Instructors can determine
the layout and what gets checked
- Handles data tables
- Plots data and does linear
fitting
- Printable by browsers that
support applet printing
- Can be configured to email
a text version of the report to the
student, teaching assistants, or
instructors
The
sample below illustrates a report for determining
the molecular mass of a volatile liquid. The
controls for the applet are accessed through a POP-UP
MENU. CLICK ANYWHERE ON THE
APPLET, except on a text entry field.
The pop-up menu should appear with the options:
- Demo
Data: This option has the applet
supply data for this demonstration. In
normal use, each student would enter the
data and calculations manually.
- Check
Entries: This option checks
calculations and data entries. Change some
entries in the calculations to simulate
incorrect values. Press Check Entries
again. Incorrect calculations are marked
with "?". Entries that have an
incorrect number of significant figures
are marked with "s.f." Data can
be checked for significant figures also.
- Clear
Data: Removes all data.
- Clear
Check: Removes check marks,
question marks, and significant figure
alerts.
- Cancel:
Cancel pop-up menu.
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