LABREPORTPROTOCOL-jb004.k12.sd.us.ppt

LAB REPORT PROTOCOL WHAT SHOULD A LAB REPORT LOOK LIKE? LAB REPORTS Lab reports have 5 basic parts: 1. Problem 2. Materials needed 3. Procedure 4. Results 5. Conclusions 1. The Problem The problem is the question that is to be answered by doing the lab examples: How much sugar is in a can of Coca-cola? What is the pH level of the aquarium water? What types of insects are found in a forest? 2. Materials Needed List This is a list of all materials that are needed to conduct the experiment or lab these should be in a numbered order like so: 1. Magnifying glass 2. pH test paper 3. Net 4. Graphic calculator 3. Procedure The procedure is a numbered list of instructions to help you do the lab the procedures (or steps) should be numbered in the order in which they are to be done 3. Procedure Here is an example of an acceptable procedure: 1. Tear a piece of pH testing strip off of the roll 2. Dip the pH testing strip into the water to be tested 3. Compare the color of the strip to the pH guides on the side of the test strip box 4. Record the tested pH value on your observation sheet 3. Procedure Here is an example of an unacceptable procedure: first take piece of pH paper next put the pH paper into the water look at the color of the pH test strip there are several things wrong with this... 4. The Results This part of the lab report is where you indicate the results of your experiment you can report your results in the form of a graph, chart, picture, or by writing a paragraph explaining the outcome of the lab this does not have to be numbered Example of an acceptable graph 4. The Results If you have a diagram that you have to label or if you draw you own diagram here are few rules for the diagrams: 1. All labels should be printed in capital letters such as: A B C D E F G 2. All lines drawn to specific areas on the diagram will be drawn by using a ruler or other straight edge 4. The Results The following WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED on diagrams: 1.