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Lab Report Template

This document provides a template for a lab report with 9 sections: title, objective, background, hypothesis, materials, procedure, observations and data, results and analysis, and conclusion. It outlines the key information and components that should be included in each section for a standard lab report, such as stating the independent and dependent variables in the hypothesis. It also includes a rubric for grading lab reports based on inclusion of the different sections and clarity of writing and labeling.

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Lab Report Template

This document provides a template for a lab report with 9 sections: title, objective, background, hypothesis, materials, procedure, observations and data, results and analysis, and conclusion. It outlines the key information and components that should be included in each section for a standard lab report, such as stating the independent and dependent variables in the hypothesis. It also includes a rubric for grading lab reports based on inclusion of the different sections and clarity of writing and labeling.

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LAB REPORT TEMPLATE

I. Title:
A brief concise, yet descriptive title

II. Objective / Aim / Problem:


 What question(s) are you trying to answer

III. Background
 Include any preliminary observations or background information about the subject
 Incorporate any history and theoretical data about the subject

IV. Hypothesis
 Write a possible solution for the problem
 Make sure the statement is testable
 The statement should reference the independent and dependent variables: such as “If…
then…”

V. Material:
 Make a list of all items used in the lab

VI. Procedure:
 Write a paragraph or a list which explains what you did in the lab.
 Your procedure should be written so than anyone else could repeat the experiment.

VII. Observations and Data:


 This section should include any data tables, observations, or additional notes you make
during the lab.
 Although some students may wish to recopy original data: it is important to always
preserve the original.

VIII. Results and Analysis:


 You may attach a separate sheet(s) if necessary.
 All tables, graphs and charts should be labeled appropriately.

IX. Conclusion:
 Accept or reject your hypothesis
 EXPLAIN why you accepted or rejected your hypothesis using data from the lab.
 Include a summary of the data
 List one thing you learned and describe how it applies to a real-life situation.
 Discuss possible errors that could have occurred in the collection of data (experimental
errors)

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Helpful format for writing a conclusion
( additional sentences are encouraged)
This lab (experiment) investigated _______________________________.
In order to study the problem we ________________________________.
My results showed _________________________________, thus proving my
hypothesis was (correct/incorrect).
I believe the results are (accurate/inaccurate) because ________________.
In order to further investigate this problem, next time I would __________.

LAB REPORT RUBRIC

LAB REPORT ITEMS Points Points


Received
PROBLEM 10

HYPOTHESIS 10
(Independent & dependent variables included)
MATERIALS & PROCEDURE 15
(All steps clearly stated)
OBSERVATIONS, DATA, & Results 20
(Measurement units identified)
GRAPHS AND/OR ILLUSTRATION 20
(Title, Tables, axes labeled, data points plotted)
CONCLUSION 15
(Answers the problem, explains results)
NEATNESS 10

TOTAL GRADE 100

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Safety Contract

PREPARE FOR LABORATORY WORK


 Study laboratory procedures prior to class.
 Never perform unauthorized experiments.
 Keep your lab bench organized and free of apparel, books, and other clutter.
 Know how to use the safety shower, eye wash, fire blanket, and first aid kit.

DRESS FOR LABORATORY WORK


 Tie back long hair.
 Do not wear loose sleeves, as they tend to get in the way.
 Wear closed toed shoes with tops.
 Wear lab coats or aprons during all laboratory sessions.
 Wear safety goggles during all laboratory sessions.
 Wear gloves when using chemicals that irritate or can be absorbed through skin.

AVOID CONTACT WITH CHEMICALS


 Never taste or "sniff" chemicals. Never draw materials in a pipette with your mouth.
 When heating substances in a test tube, point the “mouth” away from people.
 Never carry dangerous chemicals or hot equipment near other people.

AVOID HAZARDS
 Keep combustibles away from open flames.
 Use caution when handling hot glassware.
 When diluting acid, always add acid slowly to water. Never add water to acid.
 Use glycerin and twist slowly at the base when inserting glass tubing through stoppers.
 Turn off burners when not in use.
 Do not bend or cut glass unless appropriately instructed by teacher.
 Keep caps on reagent bottles. Never switch caps.

CLEAN UP
 Consult teacher for proper disposal of chemicals.
 Wash hands thoroughly following experiments.
 Leave laboratory bench clean and neat.

IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
 Report all accidents and spills immediately.
 Place broken glass in designated containers.
 Wash all acids and bases from your skin immediately with plenty of running water.
 If chemicals get in your eyes, wash them for at least 15 minutes with an eye wash.

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