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The document provides guidance on writing a good lab report with 13 key items: 1) an abstract that summarizes the theory, objectives, and conclusions, 2) an introduction with background and hypothesis, 3) clear objectives, 4) relevant theory, 5) a complete list of equipment, 6) a clear methodology, 7) collected results presented professionally, 8) calculations presented professionally, 9) a discussion of results and sources of error using statistics, 10) a concise conclusion answering the objectives, 11) relevant recommendations, 12) numerous references used, and 13) additional concise appendix information.

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No Items Criterias Needed: How To Write A Good Lab Report

The document provides guidance on writing a good lab report with 13 key items: 1) an abstract that summarizes the theory, objectives, and conclusions, 2) an introduction with background and hypothesis, 3) clear objectives, 4) relevant theory, 5) a complete list of equipment, 6) a clear methodology, 7) collected results presented professionally, 8) calculations presented professionally, 9) a discussion of results and sources of error using statistics, 10) a concise conclusion answering the objectives, 11) relevant recommendations, 12) numerous references used, and 13) additional concise appendix information.

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HOW TO WRITE A GOOD LAB REPORT

No

Items

Abstract/
Summary

Introduction

Aims / Objectives

Theory

Criterias needed
Extensive abstract which includes short theory, meeting objectives
and conclusion of experimental (significance of results)

Introduction includes detailed background information on


theoretical principles, terms, techniques and a clearly stated
hypothesis

Aims / Objectives statement clearly outlines and concisely states


the purpose of experiment

Additional information in theory extracted from resources cited in


references, concise and closely related to the experiment

Complete list of reagents and equipment/apparatus with diagrams


5

Apparatus

Methodology/
Experimental Procedure

Results

Calculations

Procedure describes all steps of experiment in clear order. Table


of results and set up diagram is referred to. Past, impersonal
tense is used. Point form is used. A logical experimental plan of
data gathering to attain the stated objective is presented. The
student shows unusual insight regarding parameters that could
impact the results.

All necessary data was collected and data presented well. Units
provided for nearly all data values. Data presentation in highly
professional format.

All necessary calculations are well presented and in a highly


professional format. Percentage error is also included where
applicable.

Discussion

Clearly demonstrates understanding of principles affecting results


and possible sources of error. The meaning of results and their
validity is discussed with clarity and insight, using statistics to
quantify the discussion

10

Conclusion

Concise statement summarizing the results. Accurately answers


objective.

11

Recommendations

Concise recommendations and closely relevant to the


experimental procedures.

12

13

Reference

Appendix

Uses information from numerous external sources to gain an


understanding of the science behind the experiment and the utility
of the experimental results.

Additional information in appendices extracted from resources


cited in references, concise and closely related to the experiment

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