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Lab Write-ups

Lab Write-ups. 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. Section 1: Introduction (4 pts). What is the objective of the lab?

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Lab Write-ups

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  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 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 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: Error Analysis (8 pts) • 2 parts to the error analysis • 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 emailed 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.

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