1. Lab Write-ups

2. Grading Lab reports are graded with a maximum of 30 points.
The report is broken down into 6 sections
Each section is worth a different amount
Each section is graded using a rubric.

3. Section 1: Introduction (4 pts)
What is the objective of the lab?
How does the lab connect to class?
Should be 4-6 sentences and gives the reader an idea of what the lab was all about.

4. Section 2: Materials and Procedure (6 pts)
DO NOT LIST MATERIALS.
DO NOT LIST PROCEDURE.
Write in a paragraph form with complete sentences.
Explain what was done and what materials were used.
BE SURE TO INCLUDE HOW THE OBJECTIVE WAS ANSWERED!

5. Section 3: Data collection (4 pts)
Include a 2-3 sentence introduction to explain what the table and/or graph are showing.
Needs to be done on a computer.

6. Section 4: Data Analysis (4 pts)
This is the mathematical portion of the lab.
Include a 2-3 sentence introduction to explain what the calculations are showing.
This is the ONLY section that can be done by hand (not typed)
Show all work!

7. Section 5: Experimental Improvement (8 pts)
2 parts to the experimental improvements
1) Your results will not be ideal.
What factors could have caused the difference between the actual result and the ideal result,
AND EXPLAIN WHY this could have effected the result.
2) How can you fix the experimental procedure so that next time your results are closer to ideal? AND EXPLAIN WHY these changes will help.

8. Section 6: Conclusion (4 pts)
3-5 sentences explain what was learned through the experience of the lab.
Include your result and how it compares to the ideal (usually the % error).

9. More about lab reports Must be typed.
Can be ed if printer is not working or to save paper.
You will receive a rubric back with comments.
Due a week after the completion of any lab, but can be handed in earlier.