Lab report and experiment in Physics

FormalLabFormat-1.docx

Formal Lab Report Format:

> units, uncertainty, & correct significant figures are expected everywhere;

> lab report & equations must be typed and graphs computer-generated

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