Lab-report

Structure of the lab-report

1. The experiment title (5% off if missing)

2. Introduction to the experiment (10% off if missing)

· one concise paragraph stating the goal of the experiment, the underlying theory that will be examined.

3. Procedure (5% off if missing)

· maximum a length of one-half page

· use past tense and passive form („...the concentration of the solution was...”)

· describe only major experimental steps not preparation steps

· insert important equation; explain brief the parameter in the equation

4. Data and calculation (20% off if missing)

· Neat tables with recorded data

· The columns and rows of table should be clearly labeled

· Use the international standards units

· Label the tables, graphs or figures

· Neat and clear order of calculation with the formula for each type of calculation

· Each average quantity requires a standard deviation and an error calculation

5. Results and discussion (40% off if missing)

· Brief summary of results with standard deviation and errors

· Answer the questions asked in the experiment

6. Conclusions (10% off if missing)

· Concluding comments about the goal of the experiment, results.

additionally 10% (final: 90% + 10% = 100%)

    • font: Arial 11, typed on PC (the best way...)
    • the length of the lab-report: two A4 pages (not less, not more)
    • lab-reports should be submitted in due time
    • please, write your name and your group on the lab report

Remarks:

Web-pages with scientific data basis for research journals, you can find here.

Example of the research paper you can find here.