how to write a lab report.

Question 1

what do you write first?

Answer 1

your goals/objectif. write 1-2 sentences about what you’re being asked to do and how you will do it.

Question 2

what do you write second (after the goals)?

Answer 2

materials. know the equipment (write down everything you’re using). ex. beaker, test tubes, pH paper.

Question 3

what do you write third (after the materials)?

Answer 3

procedure (be clear and to the point). no personnel pronouns; always start with a verb. no calculations. no results. go step by step. be precise. use proper vocabulary. write down quantities (if available). separate procedure into different sections.

Question 4

what do you write fourth (after the procedure)?

Answer 4

analysis. remember difference between observations and results. (observations: what you actually see. results: whatever those observations mean). talk about negative results. ex. make a connection between the user and the drug, why do you think the athlete is using this specific drug? spot errors.

Question 5

what do you write fifth (after analysis)?

Answer 5

conclusion. write 2 sentences and briefly answer your initial question. give a brief summary of what you found to prove that.