My Name (my partners’ names)

Class – Period

Date

Lab Title

Hypothesis or Procedure

This should be a full sentence or sentences. A hypothesis should be in “If…Then…” format.

Data Table

Tab to a description ###.### label

Data goes in order recorded ###.### label

The table is allowed to be long ##.# label

extra trials get extra columns ###.## label

experiment and enjoy ###.### label

Graph(s)

The graph or graphs should be included in the lab here, not later. Make them in excel and copy-and-paste them here. Size them to fit the space available.

Sample Calculation

Name of first piece of data ###.##label

Name of second piece of date ###.##label

=Name of result (if + or -)= ###.##label

Name of result (if  or )(always show  as  with inverse)

q = mTCp

q = / ###.### g / ##.# K / #.### J
g K

q = ##.# J

(Notice the cleverness with tables? Please experiment!)

Analysis

1.Here, you should answer any questions asked in full sentences. Your answers should be clear enough that I do not need to refer back to the question. They should also be correct.

2.Sometimes, instead of answering a bunch of questions, you will asked to discuss whether or not your hypothesis was correct. You should remember to be clear about your decision, and explain your reasoning by referring to the data and calculations.

3.Other times, you will only need to indicate discuss the results in a manner indicated by the purpose. Think before you write.

4.If there is error analysis, be specific about what you saw or did that makes you think the results were influenced, and how they were influenced. Remember that it is NOT all right to say anything along the lines of “we may have recorded the volume wrong.”

There are other techniques to play with:

  • You could highlight or color the results of each calculation.
  • If there is only one trial, you may decide that the results should go in the same table as the data. That’s OK as long as they’re in a clearly labeled separate column. Plus, you still have to show the calculations after.
  • You may try writing the whole thing on EXCEL.
  • The symbol font has lots of cool Greek and other symbols. Also, MS Reference 2 font has some cool stuff

Also, don’t forget:

  • You can open this document and “SAVE AS” your new lab, then write over and cut and paste to keep formatting stuff I’ve made.
  • The lab should be held to one sheet, unless otherwise noted.
  • Always keep track of sig figs and labels
  • The lab should always be reported in the order it was performed. That’s why the sections are shown in the order they are here. Also, it means data should be reported in a table in the order it was recorded during the lab.