HOW TO WRITE A GOOD LAB REPORT

No Items Criterias needed

Extensive abstract which includes short theory, meeting objectives

1 Abstract/
and conclusion of experimental (significance of results)
Summary

Introduction includes detailed background information on

theoretical principles, terms, techniques and a clearly stated
2 Introduction hypothesis

Aims / Objectives statement clearly outlines and concisely states

3 the purpose of experiment
Aims / Objectives

4 Additional information in theory extracted from resources cited in

Theory
references, concise and closely related to the experiment
 Complete list of reagents and equipment/apparatus with diagrams
5 Apparatus

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
Methodology/ data gathering to attain the stated objective is presented. The
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Experimental Procedure 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
7 Results professional format.

All necessary calculations are well presented and in a highly

professional format. Percentage error is also included where
8 Calculations applicable.
 Clearly demonstrates understanding of principles affecting results
9 Discussion and possible sources of error. The meaning of results and their
validity is discussed with clarity and insight, using statistics to
quantify the discussion

Concise statement summarizing the results. Accurately answers

10 Conclusion objective.

Concise recommendations and closely relevant to the

11 Recommendations experimental procedures.

Uses information from numerous external sources to gain an

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

Additional information in appendices extracted from resources

13 Appendix cited in references, concise and closely related to the experiment