How to Write a Lab Report For Integrated

How to Write a Lab Report For Integrated Lab Science September 2007

Begin with your Content Headings

Lab Report for ILS Title Introduction & Hypothesis: Materials: Method: Results: Conclusion:

First write the name of the Lab, this will be your title. For example: Build a Better Extinguisher (write your own title)

Next add your introduction and hypothesis: First write your question: for example: How can a fire extinguisher be more effective? Then write your hypothesis: • If we design. .

The third item you will write will be a list of the materials that you will use in the experiment: Materials:

The fourth piece of information will be the method, or how you performed the experiment. You may draw a picture to add information:

Method: (Try to eliminate pronouns, keep the voice in the third person). The vinegar was added…

The next part of your report will be your results, which may be written in sentences, or in the form of a data table, graph or chart. Try to create a graph now using Excel.

Look for the icon with the green X Click on the X. Now, for practice, create a data table using the data on page 117. Be sure to label the variables on the data table.

Once you have entered the data, save your file. Using the cursor, highlight your data table. Now select “insert” then “chart”. Repeat this process several times, creating different graphs with your one set of data. Print out the page with the graphs.

The last part of your report will be your thoughtful conclusions. This is where you can relate whether your hypothesis was accurate, explain any errors you found, and even offer your opinion.

Be sure your name in on the top, and the date. Be sure to turn in your report. Save a copy on the server, just in case.