This online Student Lab Handbook provides readings that are essential to the growth of students as scientific experimentalists. It is appropriate for all science students to become familiar with the knowledge base provided in these readings. Students will benefit from reading these articles prior to beginning lab experiences. A knowledge of this information is crucial for completing lab reports accurately. Most readings are only 1 to 2 pages in length and have been written for high school and introductory college level students. All files are in PDF. All Student Lab Handbook articles were written between 2004-2014 by Carl J. Wenning, Ed.D., Physics Teacher Education Program Director at Illinois State University from 1994 to 2008.