2018/2019

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Read and understand the manual.
Please read and understand the manual before coming to class.
Write the summary and the flow chart (PRELAB) of the methods.
The Lab instructor /Lecturer will give briefings about the experiment .
Any doubts about the theory or methodology ,please ask the instructor.

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Read and understand the manual.
Please read and understand the manual before coming to class.
Write the summary and the flow chart (PRELAB) of the methods.
The Lab instructor /Lecturer will give briefings about the experiment .
Any doubts about the theory or methodology ,please ask the instructor.

Example:
Flow chart
(PRELAB)

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All apparatus are in good working condition.
Please handle all equipment carefully .
Avoid Accident or
Damaging the equipment.
Report damages of equipment immediately to the lab assistant.

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The chemicals to be used are usually placed specifically in the laboratory.
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Use it carefully and avoid contamination.
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Hazardous chemicals are kept in the fume hood.

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Use different droppers for different chemicals
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Place dropper back in its bottle.
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Do not mix droppers to avoid contamination
Do not take or use any chemicals more than is needed.

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Clean and tidy the bench and sink .
Wipe dry your bench .
Do not leave any specimen; thrash all leftovers.
Place all the equipments in its proper place and turn off all instrumentation.
Do not leave any books, lab reports or personal belongings in the lab.

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A complete laboratory report is to be submitted a week after the lab
One report for each group. (grouping based on your last number in attendance list).
Each person must have one task in each lab report.
Plagiarism or cheating of data is forbidden and strict action will be taken.

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PREPARE YOUR LAB REPORT COVER.
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Lab report title
Group member’s task
Group member’s name

A formal lab report must have following elements:
Marks
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Title
Objectives 1
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Methodology -1 if u don’t submit PreLab
Results 2
Discussion 2
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Conclusion 1
References 2
Answers for questions 2
Total = 10

1) Must begin with “To…”
1)Students must prepare a methodology of the experiment in flowchart before coming to the lab
= PreLab (short and simple!! In One piece of paper)
2) This chart should be included in your final lab report

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Observations and Raw data
Organized data and do statistical analysis where applicable
Use table format/plot graphs where necessary.
(please use graph paper for plotting graph)
Drawings with clear labellings .
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- Microscope observation must have MAGNIFICATION.

1) Look at the specimen carefully and examine the significant features that will be included in the drawing.
2) DRAW ONLY WHAT YOU SEE!! Do not include what you think you should see.
3) All drawings must be done in pencil ONLY.
4) Drawings must be large and clear so that features can be easily distinguished.
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Always use distinct, single lines when drawing.
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Provide magnification if drawing from microscope observation.

SCIENTIFIC DRAWING CHECKLIST!
1. Two drawings per page
2. Drawing title
3. Magnification
4. Labels (Straight, Not overlapped, and must be to one direction)
5. Scale bar
6. No shading, only stippling (dotting)
7. No sketchy lines, only single lines
8. All scientific names underlined
9. All drawing neat and clean

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Answer all questions from lab manual in your lab report.
You are encouraged to read reference books to back up your answers.

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Explanation about the observations.
Explanation about the differences in actual results and expected results.
Comment about the effectiveness of the experiment.
Comment on the apparatus and method used and suggestions to improve it.
Statement about scientific facts and theories learnt from the results of the experiment
Problems faced while conducting experiment

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Has the objectives been fulfilled?
Conclusion reflects objective.
Must be brief, accurate and compact
State the accuracy and precision of measurement

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(https://www.mendeley.com/guides/apa-citation-guide) i. Book (Mader, S.S.), ii. Other reference book, iii. Online articles

 How to Cite a Book:
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Example:
Mitchell, J.A., Thomson, M., & Coyne, R.P. (2017). A guide to
citation. London, England: My Publisher. Page
 Jones, A.F & Wang, L. (2011). Spectacular creatures: The Amazon
rainforest (2nd ed.). San Jose, Costa Rica: My Publisher. Page

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How to Cite a Website:
When citing a website, the basic structure is as follows:
Author surname, initial(s). (Year, month day). Title.
Retrieved from URL
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Example:
Mitchell, J.A. (2017, May 21). How and when to reference.
Retrieved from https://www.howandwhentoreference.com.

PLEASE SUBMIT LAB REPORT ON TIME!!!