How To Write a Lab Report

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Formal Lab Report Format a. Computerizing your lab report is the best option. However, if you do not computerize it, you must use an untorn, LINED sheet of paper with the following proper heading: Name (upper left) Physical Science (upper right) Date Class Hour (1-4) b. Place the title of the lab at the top center of the page just below the heading. c. Write: “Purpose” on the left margin • Describe what the lab is intended to accomplish. • Include the hypothesis you plan on testing for this lab. d. Write: “Materials” on the left margin • Include all the Materials used in the lab. e. Write: “Procedures” on the left margin • Write step by step procedures in outline, numbered form. • If the procedures are provided, summarize the given procedures in your own words using numbered steps. Do not copy given procedures word for word. Write: “Refer to the lab sheet [give title] for detailed procedures.” f. Write: “Calculations and Data” on the left margin. • Compile all Observations, Explanations, Calculations, Questions, etc. using Data Tables, Charts, Graphs, Diagrams, Sketches, Sentences, etc. for the lab. • BE SURE TO LABEL all information and UNITS of measurement. • If there is a Calculations and Data sheet provided with the lab, also write: “Refer to Calculations and Data Sheet” in your lab report. Then, complete the “Calculations and Data Sheet” and attach this AFTER the previous information on your lab report. g. Write: “Conclusions and Questions” on the left margin. • Complete the conclusion questions in this section using COMPLETE THOUGHTS written in complete, grammatically correct, sentences. h. Write a Final Summary for the entire lab experience • Include the major concepts

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