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Title
 | includes independent and dependent variable |
| mentions phenomena or item being tested |
| grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct |
Axes
| axes are labeled with variable and units as follows: variable (units) |
| the x-axis is labeled with the independent variable and the y-axis with the dependent variable |
| the origin is in the lower left hand corner |
Scaling
| consistent intervals used in numbering, or an appropriate sign is used to indicate a break |
| tick marks must be appropriate for line graph |
| the entire range of data is included in the graph |
| numbers are neatly written and spaced appropriately and logically |
Data
| appropriate symbols are used to indicate data points (example: · or ´ ) |
| data is accurately plotted |
Line
| determine and draw a best-fit line OR curve (unless no line or curve is appropriate) |
| use ruler for line OR interpolates (estimates) the position and shape of the curve |
| the number of curves drawn is appropriate for the data sets |
