Science Research Lab Report Guidelines
Format
- 12 font typed
- 1.5 paragraph spacing
- All black color
- Standard 1inch margins
- Times new roman font
- NEVER use personal pronouns such as I, me, you, we, nor us.
Cover page must Include;
-Your Name,
-Name of Team member(s)
-Date(s) of experiment
-Date of Submission
-Grade Level
-Science Subject
-Title of Experiment
Aim
-1 sentence summary of the experiment highlighting the connection between the
independent variable and the dependent variable.
Theory
3 paragraphs minimum (minimum of 5 sentences each)
1st and 2nd paragraph includes;
-Explanation/Research of the theory, equations, defined relevant vocabulary, labelled
drawing of concepts
-Minimum of 3 In Text citations APA style are mandatory
-References to the skills necessary within the IGCSE syllabus
3rd paragraph includes;
-2-3 sentences explaining how the experiment works, labelled picture or drawing of
experimental design
-variables being tested, measured, and controlled
-predictions and expected results
Materials
-Bullet points of all materials used.
-Include accuracy range for apparatus
Procedures
-Numbered list of all the procedures performed
-Include quantitative instructions with appropriate apparatus including mass, volume,
time, etc.
-List what type and when observations and data should be collected
Safety
-Safety materials and procedures listed in bullet points
Example;
-Wear gloves to prevent from getting electrocuted
-Never close the circuit without a resistor such as a light-bulb to prevent a short
circuit
-Keep the switch off until the circuit is completely built and inspected
Observations
-Labelled pictures of actual experiment
-Show the different variables tested
-Include relevant Tables and Charts of Information gathered
Results
Include the Relevant Calculations and labelled Graphs
Conclusion
1 Paragraph explaining all of the following;
-summary of experiment
-what observations did you see and why do you think you saw such observations?
-NEVER use personal pronouns such as I, me, you, us.
Example; After a nail was tested in the circuit, the light-bulb lit up
because a nail is a metal which is a good conductor of electricity.
-possible sources of error: battery was drained, wires were not connected properly,
etc.
-current applications= how, where, and why are circuits used today?
-future applications= how will circuits, wires, and batteries change in the future?