GUIDELINES IN THE PREPARATION OF LABORATORY

REPORT
The laboratory report is divided into sections:
1. Title Page
2. Signed Data Sheet
5 points
3. Objective
5 points
4. Materials and Method
10 points
5. Observations & Results
20 points
6. Discussion & Conclusion
20 points
7. Acknowledgment & Reference
10 points
TITLE PAGE
Write in plain style - avoid color and fancy decoration

Should contain the following information

o
Title of experiment
o
Your Name, email address and course information
o
Score box
o
Date of submission of the report

The format/template of the laboratory report is on the next page.

E201: WORK, ENERGY AND POWER

SURNAME, Given Name M.I.

OBJECTIVE
This section is written to provide the reader with
all the background needed to understand your
objective, results and conclusions.
The section should begin with a statement of
purpose, i.e. The purpose of this experiment .
The section should go on to answer the following
questions: Why has the experiment been
performed? What was sought? What was
measured? What was the motivation?

It is often appropriate to provide contextual

background, which may include the scientific
significance of the experiment, and/or historical
details.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
In your own words, write about the general
strategy used to obtain the data. Concisely
explain the methods employed in measuring the
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quantities. The experimental apparatus should be

described, as should the data collection
techniques.

Present the conclusions you draw from the

results. Be sure that your conclusion reflects the
purpose of the experiment, as stated in your
Objective section. All conclusions should be
clearly stated and supported with evidence. Cite
specific results and observations from the
experiment and tie them to your conclusions.

A photo of the apparatus is almost always

necessary. Describe your procedures in detail so
that the reader may reproduce your experiment
or analyze potential errors. Usually the steps of
the procedure are given in a list. Use past tense,
passive voice (e.g., the length was measured,
rather than we measure the length).

You should indicate whether your measurements

and/or calculated values make sense. Do they fall
within the expected range? In case the data or
results appear to be outside a reasonable range,
point out what possible problems might have
occurred. When appropriate, recommend ways to
correct problems and improve the experiment.
When analyzing sources of uncertainty and/or
error, be specific and avoid using vague phrases
such as "human error."

Include also photos of your group conducting the

experiment and add description.
OBSERVATIONS AND RESULTS
Compose your results section. Create tables and
graphs based on the relevant data you collected
from
the
experiment.
Provide
sample
computations. Make a calculated comparison of
your result against accepted values. Use MS Word
Insert Equation in presenting your sample
computations.
DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION
This section summarizes the results of your
experiment and comments on the success of the
experiment by comparing results to accepted
values.
It
identifies
problems
with
the
experimental methodology or apparatus. It will
also provide suggestions to improve the
experiment and/or extrapolates ideas for future
experiments that would build upon the present
work.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT & REFERENCE

Cite your references and resources. State
complete references to any books, articles,
websites, etc. from which you obtained
information used in your report. Indicate, in the
appropriate places in the body of the report,
where these references are being used.

NOTE:
Avoid being too verbose: be as specific as possible.
The report must be stapled in the upper left, middle and
right hand corners
Do not copy material (lab manuals, text books, your group
mates report, old lab reports, etc.).
Use short bond paper.

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