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Engineering Report Writing Bas 360: Dr. Ebtehal Atef Abd-Elhafz

The document outlines the essential components and guidelines for writing engineering lab reports, including the purpose, structure, and specific sections such as the abstract, introduction, experimental methods, results, and conclusion. It emphasizes the importance of clarity, proper tense usage, and the avoidance of first-person pronouns. Additionally, it provides detailed instructions for presenting tables and figures within the report.

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Engineering Report Writing Bas 360: Dr. Ebtehal Atef Abd-Elhafz

The document outlines the essential components and guidelines for writing engineering lab reports, including the purpose, structure, and specific sections such as the abstract, introduction, experimental methods, results, and conclusion. It emphasizes the importance of clarity, proper tense usage, and the avoidance of first-person pronouns. Additionally, it provides detailed instructions for presenting tables and figures within the report.

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Engineering Report Writing

BAS 360
Dr. Ebtehal Atef Abd- ElHafz.

Faculty of Engineering – Sphinx University


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Third Year
CONTENTS:
 Purpose of Lab Reports.

 Writing Guidelines.

 Abstract.

 Introduction & Background.

 Experimental Methods.

 Results & Discussion.

 Guidelines for Tables and Figures.


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 conclusion
Purpose of Lab Reports:

• Explain the intention of conducting these


experiments.

• Lead readers step-by-step through your


methods.

• Display and discuss the results.

• Provide plausible reasons for readers to accept


your conclusions.

• Narrate the story of the experiments.. 3


Writing Guidelines:
 Use complete sentences.
 Pay attention to verb tense:
- Describe what was done in the lab using the
past tense.
- State the purpose of the lab and your
conclusions in the present tense.
 Avoid using first-person pronouns like "I" or
"we." Use passive voice when necessary.
- Example: "The experiment was conducted under
these circumstances," rather than "We conducted the
experiment under these circumstances."
 Do not include bulleted lists within the body of
the report 4
Abstract:

The abstract should address the following five


issues:

1. Who requires these lab tests and why.


2. The purpose and scope of the tests.
3. How the tests were conducted.
4. The results obtained.
5. Conclusion and recommendations.

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Introduction & Background:

**Introduction**
- Introduce the subject of the lab.
- Describe the problem that the experiment seeks to
address.
- Include definitions of relevant terminology.
- Provide information on who conducted the experiment,
where it took place, and when it was executed.

**Background**
- Present theoretical values for the material properties
(such as tensile strength, hardness, coefficient of thermal
expansion, etc.).
- Specify the materials that will be tested. 6
- Introduce relevant equations.
Experimental Methods :

What Information Should You Include in the


Experimental Methods ?

•Describe:
•test(s) that you conducted
•methods that you used

•Include relevant photos or illustrations of


equipment used

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Results & Discussion:

- Summarize the major findings.

- Include calculated and/or measured values.

- Indicate any additional analyses or experiments


needed

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Guidelines for Tables and Figures:
1. **Title Placement:**
- Place titles above tables.
- Place captions below figures.

2. **Labeling:**
- For graphs and figures, use the format “Fig. [#].”
- For tables, use the format “Table [#].”
- Note that graphs should not be labeled as “Graph.”

3. **Inclusion in Report:**
- Include essential tables and figures within the main
body of the report.
- Less important figures and tables can be placed 9 in
the appendix.
Guidelines for Tables and Figures:

4. **Introduction:**
- Always introduce your figures or tables with
written context before including them in your report.

5. **Page Layout:**
- Ensure that all parts of a table or figure appear on
the same page.

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Conclusion:

• Provide a two- to three-sentence summary of the


report.

• Share a brief story about the experiment


conducted.

• Offer recommendations or explore future


implications of the findings

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