Formal+or+Journal+Style+Lab+Report

Parts of a Formal Lab or Journal Style Lab Report

See http://labwrite.ncsu.edu/ for more detail

Title: Should be a descriptive sentence about the lab

Abstract: A Summary of the lab that includes specific results

Introduction: This gives background information about the lab- You should include equations, background theory/ background concepts needed to understand the lab

Methods: Your procedure. Include diagrams of any unique setups/ equipment

Results: This is your data. Any tables, graphs, etc should be explained in complete sentences

Discussion: This is where you talk about what your data means. You should explain any strange data points or results. You should also discuss any errors/ problems

Conclusion: This is where you should suggest any improvements to the lab or anything you would change to make the lab better.

Optional: Acknowledgements: Thank your lab group, etc