Checklist for Formal Report
Department of Chemistry, NUS
Checklist for Formal Laboratory Reports
Contents
Use the same as the title of the experiment. Title Write name (same as the name on the class list), email, group, fumehood number and date clearly at the top of the front page. Summarize the laboratory report. Include a general description of the – scientific problem Abstract – experimental approach (in a general way) – key findings (including important numerical results) – conclusions Brief. Do not exceed the word limit (if applicable). Presents the scientific problem specific to the experiment. Explain the relevant theoretical background specific to the experiment. Include reaction equations (if necessary). Introduction State the objective or purpose clearly. States the hypotheses clearly. Logical and relevant. Concise. Use paragraphs rather than point form. State the purity of the chemicals and the brand name and model of instruments used (if applicable). Experimental Procedure Describe what was actually done rather than simply copying from the laboratory manual. Show an appropriate amount of details (those that would affect the chemistry of the experiment). State the actual amount of chemicals used. Present all necessary data. Data Treatment and Analysis Show detailed calculations for all the values (one sample calculation for repeated procedures). Present all the necessary tables and figures.
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Department of Chemistry, NUS Include units for all values. Use correct number of significant figures. Summarize the key results from the Data Treatment and Analysis section. For physical and analytical chemistry experiments, evaluates the quality of the data and the reliability of the results (based on the linearity of graphs, errors of regression, etc.). For yield of product in a synthetic experiment, show the actual weight, percentage yield, and evaluate the quality of the product (colour, state, theoretical and Results and Discussion experimental melting point, etc.). Use
Checklist for Formal Laboratory Reports
Contents
Use the same as the title of the experiment. Title Write name (same as the name on the class list), email, group, fumehood number and date clearly at the top of the front page. Summarize the laboratory report. Include a general description of the – scientific problem Abstract – experimental approach (in a general way) – key findings (including important numerical results) – conclusions Brief. Do not exceed the word limit (if applicable). Presents the scientific problem specific to the experiment. Explain the relevant theoretical background specific to the experiment. Include reaction equations (if necessary). Introduction State the objective or purpose clearly. States the hypotheses clearly. Logical and relevant. Concise. Use paragraphs rather than point form. State the purity of the chemicals and the brand name and model of instruments used (if applicable). Experimental Procedure Describe what was actually done rather than simply copying from the laboratory manual. Show an appropriate amount of details (those that would affect the chemistry of the experiment). State the actual amount of chemicals used. Present all necessary data. Data Treatment and Analysis Show detailed calculations for all the values (one sample calculation for repeated procedures). Present all the necessary tables and figures.
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Department of Chemistry, NUS Include units for all values. Use correct number of significant figures. Summarize the key results from the Data Treatment and Analysis section. For physical and analytical chemistry experiments, evaluates the quality of the data and the reliability of the results (based on the linearity of graphs, errors of regression, etc.). For yield of product in a synthetic experiment, show the actual weight, percentage yield, and evaluate the quality of the product (colour, state, theoretical and Results and Discussion experimental melting point, etc.). Use
References: Northern Illinois University. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry HomePage. http://www.chembio.niu.edu (accessed Nov 7, 2004).