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Formal Laboratory Report Guidelines

The document outlines guidelines for preparing a formal laboratory report, detailing the required sections such as Title, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Data and Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgements, and References. It specifies formatting requirements, deadlines for submission, and consequences for late reports, as well as a strict policy against academic dishonesty and plagiarism. Additionally, it includes information on experimental procedures and the importance of consulting with instructors before conducting experiments.

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Formal Laboratory Report Guidelines

The document outlines guidelines for preparing a formal laboratory report, detailing the required sections such as Title, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Data and Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgements, and References. It specifies formatting requirements, deadlines for submission, and consequences for late reports, as well as a strict policy against academic dishonesty and plagiarism. Additionally, it includes information on experimental procedures and the importance of consulting with instructors before conducting experiments.

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GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING A FORMAL LABORATORY REPORT

ORGANIZATION OF THE LABORATORY REPORT

Title
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Data and Results
Discussion
Conclusions and Summary
Acknowledgements
References

Title and Front Page (Refer to format)

Abstract
• Should be brief
• Describe the topic, the scope, findings, and conclusions
• Must be written last
• Seldom exceed 200 words

Introduction
• Should describe the background information on the problem and the objectives of the current
project.

Materials and Methods


• Should describe what was actually done.
• Must be written in the past tense.
• Should be reproducible.

Data and Results


• Relevant data, observations, and findings are summarized.
• Tables and figures must be numbered and captioned.
• Captions for figures must be placed under the figure and Table captions are place above the
table.
• Calculations are to be shown.

Discussion
• What do the results mean?
• Discuss sources of errors and propose remedies, if appropriate.

Conclusions
• Directions for future work are suitably expressed here.

Acknowledgements
• No specific rule about this and can be placed after the title page.

References
• Should be arranged alphabetically.
• Sources for stated facts, paragraphs, tables, and figures should be cited properly.
• Use the (Author, Year) format for in-text citation.

Attachments
• You are required to submit photocopies of your data.
CHEM 123.1: SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS OF ANALYSIS

Schedule of Experiments, Requirements and Policies

I. List and Schedule of Experiments


Refer to the table.

II. Experimental Procedure and Plans

Experimental Procedures. The procedures for the experiments will be released as needed.

Experimental Plans. Before conducting your experiments always consult and show your plan to the
instructor. There is no strict format for a “to-do-list” – a timeline, a narrative, a flowchart, etc.

Data and Notes. Prepare for table/s for the data that you anticipate during the lab.

III. Formal Reports

All laboratory reports must be:


a) Computer-Printed on a short size bond paper (8.5 in by 11 in, with 1 in margin on all sides,
except the left which is 1.5 in (to give space for the fastener)
b) Font: Times New Roman, 12 point for the text.
c) Line Spacing: 1.5
d) Should be paginated, font: Times New Roman, 10 point.

IV. Deadlines of Formal Reports


The deadline for the lab reports will be 2:30 PM.
a) Penalty of late reports: minus 5% per day, maximum of 3 days
b) Lab. Reports submitted beyond 3 days will be accepted but will not be checked. However, a
default rating of 40% (for 4 days late) or 35% (5 days late) will be given.
c) Beyond 5 days: still required but will not be checked, instead, you will earn a default rating of
25%.
d) All reports should be received personally by your instructor.

V. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism


Academic dishonesty or cheating of any kind will not be tolerated and will result in automatic failure
of the laboratory report. Falsifying lab data is regarded as cheating. The lab reports must written in
your own words, not simply copied from books or from the internet.

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