Lab Reports

  • Lab Reports should be written in a formal style agreed upon by you and your teacher. Minimum requirements include:
 
  • Title
  • Abstract (assistance will be provided by your teacher)
  • Introductory Paragraph
  • Purpose and/or Question(s)
  • Materials and/or Apparatus (may include lists and/or illustrations)
  • Procedure or Method (numbered steps)
  • Observations/Results/Data/Evidence (verbal description, tables, charts, graphs, illustrations, diagrams, etc.)
  • Analysis or Discussions
  • Evaluations and/or Conclusions
  • Lab Reports should be no more than 8 pages in length (if selected for publication, you may be asked to edit reports for length, style, or content).

  • Lab Reports must describe original laboratory or fieldwork based on classroom-related activities.

  • You are encouraged to submit colour photos of your laboratory or field work with your Lab Report (over and above the 8 page limit).

  • Lab Reports must include references to safety rules where appropriate. Use WHMIS rules and symbols as required.