Lab+Write+Up+Format

=SAMPLE SCIENCE LABORATORY WRITE-UP=

An outline for lab reports is presented below. Students are expected to write a clear description of procedures and what was learned. A strong data-graph section and conclusion are needed for a paper to meet the standard.

What should the experiment be called? || Describe briefly, in your own words, the main purpose of the experiment. || Using logic/reason, predict an outcome using the “If, and, then” format. || List all essential materials and apparatus needed for the investigation. || Describe briefly, in your own word, the procedure. Usually 5 or 6 steps. || Show all quantitative data in appropriate charts. Show qualitative data with clear labels. Drawings should be large and easy to see. || Show a sample of each type of calculation with the result circled or boxed || Show all required graphs and data transformations. Graphs must have descriptive title, have the X and Y axis clearly labeled with units and ranges. || This part is designed to allow reflection and review of the investigation and results. It pulls the educational purpose of the lab together. || WHAT YOU DID Restate the purpose and goals (objectives) of the lab. Restate the original hypothesis and indicate how the investigation relates to what is being studied in class. || WHAT YOU SAW Discuss the data collected during the investigation. Make numerical comparisons using significant figures. “Respiration rates increased by 23% during the night.” This is the “How much” section. || WHAT IT MEANS Use the observed data to support or refute reasonable conclusions. Accept of reject and stated hypothesis using the observed data as supportive evidence. ||
 * ==TITLE OF EXPERIMENT== ||
 * PROBLEM STATEMENT** ||
 * PROBLEM STATEMENT** ||
 * HYPOTHESIS** ||
 * HYPOTHESIS** ||
 * MATERIALS** ||
 * MATERIALS** ||
 * PROCEDURE** ||
 * PROCEDURE** ||
 * DATA/OBSERVATIONS** ||
 * DATA/OBSERVATIONS** ||
 * CALCULATIONS** ||
 * CALCULATIONS** ||
 * GRAPHS** ||
 * GRAPHS** ||
 * THE THREE-PART CONCLUSION SECTION** ||
 * THE THREE-PART CONCLUSION SECTION** ||
 * THE THREE-PART CONCLUSION SECTION** ||
 * PART ONE** ||
 * PART ONE** ||
 * PART TWO** ||
 * PART TWO** ||
 * PART THREE** ||
 * PART THREE** ||