report 335
Ayoub-94
lab_report_template.docx
experiment title here
Name
Date
Mechanical Engineering Department
California State University, Northridge
The total length of the “Summary Report” is 3 pages in 12 point font size. Follow the guidelines below.
Abstract
The abstract should be brief, self-contained and explicit. It should state the experiment objectives, experimental techniques, main results and conclusions. It should be ~100 words long.
Introduction
This should outline the objectives of the experiment and briefly describe the scope and methods employed in about 1-2 paragraphs.
Theory
The theory should be stated briefly, and any references to sources such as lecture notes or textbooks should be cited. The theory should then be developed, if relevant, so that it relates to the variables of the experiment. Any theory involves some assumptions, and the experimental equipment or method may not be consistent with one or more of these. Be certain to consider the limitations of the theory and/or experiment in the `Discussion' section. This section should be about 2-3 paragraphs.
Apparatus and Procedure
The apparatus section provides a brief description of the apparatus and experimental set-up used to carry out the experiment (1 paragraph). It also describes the method by which the experimental data were obtained. Write in the past tense and describe what you actually did (1 paragraph).
Results
The results section presents results (main results) in the form of graphs or tables. These are used to facilitate the comparison of experimental results and theoretical predictions, variations in test results obtained from different sources, and sizes of errors relative to magnitudes of effects in about 1 page. The uncertanity analysis is mandatory (10% of lab report score automatically deducted is uncertanity analysis is not included).
Discussion
This section should include comments on the results obtained and interpretation of them in relation to the stated objectives of the experiment. The discussion may include: how well the experimental results compare with experiments, comments on the forms of graphs and pattern of results, The effects of theoretical approximations and assumptions and of experimental, and magnitude and significance of experimental errors. 1-2 paragraphs.
Conclusions
The conclusions are intended to highlight what the author considers to be the significant findings or outcome of the experiment in about 1 paragraph.
References
2-3 most relevant references.
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