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The Lab Report Checklist outlines the essential components required for a complete lab report, including sections such as Abstract, Introduction, Materials, Procedures, Results, Analysis, Conclusion, References, and Appendix. Each section has specific guidelines detailing what information should be included, ensuring clarity and organization throughout the report. The checklist emphasizes the importance of clear labeling, order, and writing in the third person.

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Lab Report Checklist Updated

The Lab Report Checklist outlines the essential components required for a complete lab report, including sections such as Abstract, Introduction, Materials, Procedures, Results, Analysis, Conclusion, References, and Appendix. Each section has specific guidelines detailing what information should be included, ensuring clarity and organization throughout the report. The checklist emphasizes the importance of clear labeling, order, and writing in the third person.

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Lab Report Checklist

Use this list to make sure you have completed every aspect of the project.

1. Abstract
 Summary of completed reported. State your aim, hypothesis, results and conclusion in a
few lines.

2. Introduction
 Introduction on your study. Background information about your study. Anything that is
explained in the analysis must be introduced in the introduction.
 Guiding Question = brief question that you hope to answer
 Purpose = concise statement of what you hope to accomplish
 Hypothesis = your prediction of how you expect the variables to interact If, then
format Clearly identifies the independent and dependent variables Relationship
between the variables and the predicted result is clear and reasonable

3. Materials
 Specific list of items used in the investigation
 Bulleted or numbered list
 All necessary equipment and supplies are listed
 Materials are specific (includes number, size, amount, brand, etc. as needed)

4. Procedures
 Step-by-step explanation of the investigation
 Steps are numbered, in order
 Procedures are written in complete sentences
 Each step starts with an action word
 Steps provide sufficient detail to easily replicate the experiment

5. Results
 Neat and accurate representation of data in tables and graphs
 Data table(s) drawn with straight lines (using a ruler) or typed
 Data table(s) clearly labeled with a title, variable names, and units
 An appropriate type of graph is used (line, bar, circle) for the data
 Graph is drawn neatly on graph paper (using a ruler) or is computer-generated
 Graph is drawn at an appropriate scale for the given data
 Graph is clearly labeled with a title, labeled axes, units, and a key (if appropriate)
 Raw Data can be attached at the end of the report in an Appendix section

6. Analysis
 Clear explanation of results
 Written in paragraph form using complete sentences
 Experimental design is clearly summarized, but the procedures are not rewritten.
 Necessary background information is provided to explain the purpose of the
experiment. More information is better than less.
 Independent variable, dependent variable, constants, control group, and experimental
group are clearly stated.
 Data, including graphs, is referred to and explained.
 Additional analysis questions (if any) are answered thoroughly and accurately in
complete sentences.
 At least three sources of error were identified (as well as their possible effects), and
specific suggestions for improvement were provided for each.

7. Conclusion
 Summary of investigation and implications for society
 Written in paragraph form using complete sentences
 Clearly states whether hypothesis was supported or rejected and why
 Relates the findings to the real world by explaining how the results could be used

8. References
 List all resources used in your report.
 Textbooks, books, internet sites, etc.
 Be specific

9. Appendix
 Raw data should be included here

10. Overall, please ensure:


 Each section of lab report is clearly labeled
 Sections are in order
 Report is written in 3rd person

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