How to Write Up a Lab ReportHow to Write Up a Lab Report

Qualities of a Good Lab ReportQualities of a Good Lab Report

Neatly written or typed.Neatly written or typed.– If you make a mistake, either carefully erase it, use If you make a mistake, either carefully erase it, use

white out, or draw one line through it – No scribbles.white out, or draw one line through it – No scribbles.

All tables and graphs should be neatly drawn All tables and graphs should be neatly drawn with a ruler or on the computer.with a ruler or on the computer.

You may use either pen or pencil, but: You may use either pen or pencil, but: – stay away from hard to read colors stay away from hard to read colors – and don’t change colors mid-way through.and don’t change colors mid-way through.

All answers should be in complete sentences.All answers should be in complete sentences.

FormatFormat– Name: Mr. DeVicarisName: Mr. DeVicaris

– Date: 9/18/08Date: 9/18/08– Period: 2Period: 2

– Title – Title – A2 Exploring Sensory ThresholdsA2 Exploring Sensory Thresholds Skip a lineSkip a line

– ChallengeChallenge – – Determine which one of your senses – taste, Determine which one of your senses – taste, smell, or sight – can detect the lowest concentration of a drink smell, or sight – can detect the lowest concentration of a drink mix solution.mix solution.

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– Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions – – Do not share tasting cups, and do not Do not share tasting cups, and do not add anything to the tasting cups, including your fingers.add anything to the tasting cups, including your fingers.

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– HypothesisHypothesis – Answer step 2 of the procedure in a complete – Answer step 2 of the procedure in a complete sentence and state why you think the way you do.sentence and state why you think the way you do.

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– Data – Copy table on page A-14Data – Copy table on page A-14 Skip a lineSkip a line

– Analysis QuestionsAnalysis Questions