Write-up Guidelines - 3rd Year Inorganic Laboratory
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Please submit each write-up individually on A4 paper, either stapled or in a
pocket.
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The write-ups may be hand-written or word processed.
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Make sure your NAME is clearly marked on the front page.
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Include relevant spectra – make sure they are labelled appropriately (including
your name, the date and the compound name!)
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Ensure that any samples prepared are submitted in sample vials labelled with your
name, the compound name, the date and the experiment number.
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Format of the write-up:
o Title and Date
o Introduction - a few lines to describe the nature and aims of the
experiment
o Experimental – a description of the experimental details – written in the
past tense to describe what you did and any observations – don’t just
copy out the instructions from the manual!.
o Results - include here weighings of reagents and products, titration data,
melting points, magnetic measurements, calculations etc
o Discussion – this should include discussion of your results and the
answers to any questions in the lab manual.
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Please be concise.
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Make sure your calculations are neatly and logically laid out.
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Answer all the questions – if you need help ask a demonstrator and consult a text
book!