Formatting a Lab Report
 Title: The word “title” is written and underlined; followed
then by the name of the lab.
 Purpose: The word “purpose” is written and underlined;
followed by the purpose of the lab.
 Procedure: Usually extremely detailed. You can summarize.
Just a couple of sentences is fine. Procedure questions will
be on quizzes.
 Data: The word “data” is written and underlined. For this
section you will either be filling out charts or questions will
be asked to help you gather data. Write out the question,
underline it, leave a space, then answer the question.
Formatting a Lab Report
 Conclusion: The word “conclusion” is written and underlined. For this
section you will be asked questions. Write out the question, underline
it, leave a space, then answer the question.
 Application: Where is this used in the real world or in the scientific
community? How does this affect your life or why is this important to
have this knowledge for society or other real world application or
future predicted use?
 Must have one source to accompany this section. If you use a
website please make sure you do not have a typo in the address.
 No opinions. I am not your source nor are you a source. This is a
research component. Do some research and quote your source.
Sample lab report
Title: Place title here.
Purpose: Place the purpose here.
Procedure: A couple of general sentences summarizing lab steps.
Data:
1.
I am writing out the question and underlining it.
A space was left and question 1 is answered.
2. Another question is written out and underlined.
A space was left and question 2 was answered.
Sample lab report
Conclusion:
1.
I am writing out the question and underlining it.
A space was left and question 1 is answered.
2. Another question is written out and underlined.
Do you see a pattern here?
Application: Use or Application
Source: WWW.SCIENCERULES.COM
Keep answers clear and concise. Length is not
important. I care about content and good
communication.
Acronyms
KISS
Keep It Simple Stupid
SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
HUA
Heard Understood Acknowledged
WAG
Wild Ass Guess