Lab report and experiment in Physics
Formal Lab Report Format:
> units, uncertainty, & correct significant figures are expected everywhere;
> lab report & equations must be typed and graphs computer-generated
> you must formally cite at least 2 sources
Title of Lab
Author
Abstract:
[a short summary of the lab and your conclusions]
Introduction:
[brief context for why this experiment is meaningful or important]
Theory:
> theory section can go after procedure
[set the stage for your experiment—what should someone expect to happen and why? predictive calculations go here]
Procedure:
> procedure section can go before theory
[set-up, tools, instruments, procedure, analysis techniques]
Experimental Results:
[present your data, uncertainties, and any additional comments needed for your data to be understood by the reader]
Conclusions:
[analyze your results and connect to the theoretical predictions—what conclusions can you draw?]
Rubric: 5 points for formatting
2 to 10 points for specific conclusions
2 to 10 points for work/completeness
17 points total