Lab Report Expectations And Guidelines
Lab Report Expectations and Guidelines.
General Information:
12 pt. Times New Roman Font
Double Spaced
Always write in thir person
Write in Full Sentences (expect for Materials List)
Important Reminders:
Check Spelling
Use Significant figures and units regarding measurements and calculations
Aviod personal pronouns (I, We, You, He, She, They)
Headings should stand out and each section should be separated by 1 line
Neatness Counts!
Use rulers when needed especially for tables and graphs
Do not copy word for word from other sources
This is plagiarism and would result in a zero mark and possible further consequences.
Avoid qualitative phrases such as "the results were quite close" or "heat fluxes were in good agreement with the correlation." Be as quantitative as possible.
Lab Report Sections:
Title- Heading, Name, Name of Partners, Class Name, Teacher Name, Date of Lab Report
Introductory Paragraph – This section should be written in complete sentences and should connect lab concepts to class content, The introduction should provide background information on the history of the concepts tested, scientists, theories, and any laws tested in the experiment. Cite Sources Used. The introduction should contain any prior knowledge on which the experiment is based including an explanation of principles, definitions, experimental techniques, theories and laws.
State Problem / Objective The objective is a concise statement in complete sentences outlining the purpose of the experiment. The purpose section of a lab is where you tell the reader your reason for doing the lab in the first place and briefly summarize any relevant background information about the experiment, including any relevant chemical equations and/or algebraic equations.
Chemicals & Apparatus: (Bulleted List) The materials section is a list of all equipment, reagents (chemicals), and computer programs that were used to complete the experiment. Drawings of the apparatus setup should be included in this
General Information:
12 pt. Times New Roman Font
Double Spaced
Always write in thir person
Write in Full Sentences (expect for Materials List)
Important Reminders:
Check Spelling
Use Significant figures and units regarding measurements and calculations
Aviod personal pronouns (I, We, You, He, She, They)
Headings should stand out and each section should be separated by 1 line
Neatness Counts!
Use rulers when needed especially for tables and graphs
Do not copy word for word from other sources
This is plagiarism and would result in a zero mark and possible further consequences.
Avoid qualitative phrases such as "the results were quite close" or "heat fluxes were in good agreement with the correlation." Be as quantitative as possible.
Lab Report Sections:
Title- Heading, Name, Name of Partners, Class Name, Teacher Name, Date of Lab Report
Introductory Paragraph – This section should be written in complete sentences and should connect lab concepts to class content, The introduction should provide background information on the history of the concepts tested, scientists, theories, and any laws tested in the experiment. Cite Sources Used. The introduction should contain any prior knowledge on which the experiment is based including an explanation of principles, definitions, experimental techniques, theories and laws.
State Problem / Objective The objective is a concise statement in complete sentences outlining the purpose of the experiment. The purpose section of a lab is where you tell the reader your reason for doing the lab in the first place and briefly summarize any relevant background information about the experiment, including any relevant chemical equations and/or algebraic equations.
Chemicals & Apparatus: (Bulleted List) The materials section is a list of all equipment, reagents (chemicals), and computer programs that were used to complete the experiment. Drawings of the apparatus setup should be included in this
Cited: section of the lab report in alphabetical order. Additional Notes: Reports will be graded largely on their ability to clearly communicate results and important conclusions to the reader. You must, of course, use proper English and spelling, along with comprehensible logic and appropriate style. You should proofread your report as well as spell-check it. -Neatness and organization will also influence the grade a report receives. Be sure to follow explicitly the format indicated above. Type reports, and attach lab notes as appendices. -Avoid being overly verbose and flowery when attempting to convey your point - be concise.