Lab Report
A lab report is more than just something you turn in to (hopefully) get a good grade. It's your opportunity to show that you understand what is going on in the experiment, which is really the most important part of doing it. Whether its earth science, biology, chemistry, or some other science, the goal of lab reports remains the same: to document your findings and communicate their significance.
A good lab report does more than present data; it demonstrates the writer's comprehension of the concepts behind the data. Merely recording the expected and observed results is not sufficient; you should also identify how and why differences occurred, explain how they affected your experiment, and show your understanding of the principles the experiment was designed to examine. Bear in mind that a format, however helpful, cannot replace clear thinking and organized writing. You still need to organize your ideas carefully and express them coherently.