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=Writing Lab Reports - =

There are __two main types of reports__ that you will be required to submit: informal and formal. Generally, unless otherwise stated, lab reports are **NOT** to be written on the lab sheet. Unless otherwise stated, both you and your partner must submit a unique lab report. Do NOT plagiarize!

The following components are required in the order shown:
 * **__ Informal lab reports __ (usually due the day after a lab activity) - ** [[file:mrlinseman/Informal Lab report check list.pdf|Informal Lab Report Check List]]
 * 1) Title of the lab (a title page is **not** required but you may choose to include one);
 * 2) Indicate the start of the observations by using the heading ‘Observations’. If you use a data table, label the columns. Use a ruler to make lines. Be neat.
 * 3) Indicate the start of the Discussion/Questions by using the heading 'Discussion' or ‘Questions’. Answers are to be given in full sentences that are grammatically correct and with few spelling errors. (Have someone proofread your work before submitting it.)
 * 4) Include in a prominent place the following information: your full name; your partner’s full name; date of the lab activity.
 * 5) It is **not** necessary to include the lab sheet with the report unless it contains the observation table.

The following components are required: - This word document template can be downloaded and used as a starting point for typed formal lab reports.
 * **__ Formal lab reports __ (usually due 3 days after a lab activity) - [[file:Full Instructions for Writing Formal Lab Reports v2.pdf|Formal Lab Report Instructions]] - ** [[file:Formal lab report check list v2.pdf|Formal Lab Report Check List]]
 * 1) Title Page for the lab (see requirements above in Formal Lab Template).
 * 2) Introduction and Purpose: This information is typically given on the lab sheet. You are to re-word the information from the lab sheet into your own words.
 * 3) Hypothesis: A hypothesis is an educated guess of the outcome of the lab.
 * 4) Materials: Make a list of the equipment and materials used for the lab.
 * 5) Procedure: You may make a reference to the lab, noting any changes.
 * 6) Observations: (see requirements in template).
 * 7) Sample Calculations (If applicable) (see requirements in template)
 * 8) Discussion/Questions: (see requirements in template)
 * 9) Conclusion: In a few sentences, answer the purpose of the lab.
 * 10) Diagrams & Graphs: (see requirements in template)