Example of Lab Report

This is an example of how the lab report should be formatted.  Please review attachment!

Student’sName Date of Experiment

Date Report Submitted:

Title: Should be the same title stated in the laboratory manual.

Purpose: Write a brief statement about what the experiment is designed to

determine or demonstrate about science.

Procedure: Briefly summarize what you did in performing this exercise. Do

not simply copy the procedure statement from the lab manual.

Data Tables: Tables are an excellent way to organize observations and

information. Where applicable, the “Procedures” section of the
experiment often advises a table format for data recording.
Always set up and draw out any tables before experimenting.

Observations: What did you observe, smell, hear, or otherwise measure?

Remember, observations are often most easily recorded in table
form.

Questions: Questions are asked frequently throughout and at the end of

exercises. They are designed to help you think critically about the
exercise you just performed. Answer thoughtfully.

Conclusions: What did you learn from the experiment? Your conclusions should

be based on your observations during the exercise. Conclusions
should be written in your best formal English, using complete
sentences, paragraphs, and correct spelling.

Remember: Lab notes are evidence of your work and of your understanding of

the concepts demonstrated in the experiments. They are also the
primary basis for your chemistry lab grade. Write neatly and try to
express your thoughts clearly, concisely, and completely so that
someone else could duplicate your results.