Lab Report FormatName

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Date

Pre lab Report Folder-Correct Formatting-30 pts (daily)

  • Must be in a 1 inch binder
  • Must be written before lab day. This is your rough draft. (ONLY Introduction through Data/Results sections)
  • DO NOT write on the back of any page (paper) inside your lab folder
  • First two pages will be your Table of Contents (not numbered)
  • Number all of your pages except the Table of Contents
  • Include all lab instructions at the front of each written lab
  • Proper class heading on first page of each lab that includes: Lab # and title (left justified); Full Name, Lab Partner: Their Name, Period, Date (right justified)
  • Correct section headings for all subsequent sections

Post lab Report Folder-Correct Formatting-30 pts (test)

  • MUST be typed with proper title page !!!
  • Correct section headings for all subsequent sections
  • Be sure you go back and check for any changes in lab setup/materials/procedures before typing.

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Introduction

  • Your chance to explain the chemistry of the experiment as well as the basic design of the experiment in paragraph form.Answer any prelab questions here. NOTE: This section gives only the chemistry NOT what you did in the experiment. (1 paragraph)

Purpose Statement/Hypothesis

  • One sentence that describes the intended purpose of the lab activity. (1 sentence)

Safety

  • A paragraph that explains special safety concerns to be aware of in the experiment. (1 sentence)

Materials

  • A bulleted list that includes allequipment and chemicals used in the lab activity. (bulleted list)
  • A diagram of the lab set-up sketched with all materials and chemicals correctly labeled.

Procedure

  • A comprehensive step by step numbered listing of what someone should do in the lab to repeat what you did. (1, 2, 3, 4, etc…. numbered steps)

Data/Results

  • ALL data collected should be in table form which includes titles, labels, and units.
  • NOTE: This section should not have any sentences or paragraphs. It should only be data tables and/or graphs. (data tables and graphs)

Analysis

  • All calculation should be included in this section with proper explanations for each calculation with formulas and units. (calculations)

Conclusion

  • Answer post-lab questions if they are provided
  • What was learned from the experiment (answers to questions and 1 paragraph)

Error Analysis

  • Properly explained inaccuracies/errors that may have occurred (1 paragraph)
  • Percent Error Calculations (if applicable)

GRADE SHEET

______Time Management/Organization: Student used time wisely. Includes title page with your name as well as lab partners’ name, block, and date of lab in proper header format. All lab sections are organized and accounted for in proper lab report format. (3 points)

______Introduction: Explains the chemistry of the experiment and NOT what was done during the experiment. Should include pre lab questions with answers. (4 points)

______Purpose/Hypothesis: In complete sentence form describing the intended purpose of the lab experiment and/or hypothesis of lab. (2 points)

______Safety: Explains special safety concerns. (2 points)

______Lab Materials and Set-Up: A bulleted list that includes all equipment and chemicals used in the lab experiment. A DIAGRAM of the lab set-up is sketched with all materials and chemicals correctly labeled. (4 points)

______Procedures: These are numbered, step-by-step instructions that anyone should be able to follow in order to reproduce this experiment. (2 points)

______Data/Results: Data obtained during the lab is labeled and organized into data tables which include the independent and dependent variables where needed. Remember units and significant figures! Data could also be qualitative information. (4 points)

______Analysis: Any calculations made labeled and shown with the proper formulas and all steps necessary in solving the problems. Remember units and significant figures! (3 points)

______Conclusion: In the conclusion section, post lab questions with their answers. Include a summary of what was learned from the experiment in paragraph form. “The student did not learn anything since he/she knew everything,” is NOT an acceptable part of a conclusion. (3 points)

______Error Analysis: Error Analysis should properly explain inaccuracies/errors that may have occurred. For example, how did it go? Were any mistakes made? What did you discover? How could you improve this experiment? Include % error if applicable. (3 points)