Lab reports are one of the most important aspects of an AP science class. Typically the AP Exam will ask you to describe, explain or analyze a lab that we've done throughout the year. So, do them thoroughly and know everything about them: how to perform the lab, what the results were and what conclusions you can draw from them.
Read your lab rubric and the lab notebook expectations page before turning in lab reports. It lists exactly what I expect.
It must be typed, organized and neat - ripped, dirty, unorganized lab reports will not be accepted.
Think of your lab notebook as a rough draft, and this lab report as a final report. Your answers should be more detailed and thorough than what is in your lab notebook. Also, there are additional requirements (especially the discussion).. so read carefully.
Read over your lab before turning it in! Spell check! Do your sentences make sense? Does your graph make sense and support your claim(s)?
Graphs and data tables must be done on Excel (see me for help if confused).
All information not found in the textbook or lab must be cited according to MLA rules (see below).
Do not write anything personal like "me", "I", "we", "us", etc.
Quality > quantity. Don't ramble just to fill up space. You're wasting my time.
The more details the better. Be precise and complete. Vague, 10th grade biology answers will not cut it.
Turn in your lab notebook with your final lab report.