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Lab Write Up Model DC Circuits Simulation: Re-Cap The Procedure

1. The document provides instructions for writing an effective lab report, including recapping the procedure, presenting data in a table, summarizing observations and analysis, and stating conclusions. 2. Key recommendations are to use circuit diagrams to describe the experiment, display data tables alongside diagrams for comparison, and answer how the objectives were met in the conclusion based on experimental results and analysis. 3. The goal is to concisely demonstrate how the lab experience fulfilled its purpose, assuming the reader's knowledge level and using clear, conversational language without unnecessary detail.

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Lab Write Up Model DC Circuits Simulation: Re-Cap The Procedure

1. The document provides instructions for writing an effective lab report, including recapping the procedure, presenting data in a table, summarizing observations and analysis, and stating conclusions. 2. Key recommendations are to use circuit diagrams to describe the experiment, display data tables alongside diagrams for comparison, and answer how the objectives were met in the conclusion based on experimental results and analysis. 3. The goal is to concisely demonstrate how the lab experience fulfilled its purpose, assuming the reader's knowledge level and using clear, conversational language without unnecessary detail.

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Lab Write up Model DC Circuits Simulation

To successfully write up a lab report, there are several things that you must accomplish.
1. Re-cap the procedure used to perform the experiment. This is a brief
description of what you did during the experiment. (Stay away from using the
first person form in this description.) The re-cap may be done section by
section to simplify a multiple part experiment.
Example:
The circuit in figure 1a was constructed on the
breadboard. A voltage (Es) of 5 Volts was applied and
the resulting current was measured through R1 (Is),
R2 (I1), and R3, and R4. (I2) Results are shown in
Data Table 1.

Note the use of the circuit drawings in the write up. (it can be hand drawn
neatly in pencil using a straight edge and a 0.5mm mechanical.) Also note that
when a component or voltage or current is referred to, the corresponding
component or voltage or current is named and shown in the figure drawn.
2. Show the data collected in tabular form. Data collected in an experiment
should always be given in the precision taken (usually 2 places to the right of
the decimal point in engineering notation is sufficient). Put data tables near the
figure of the circuit, or draw it again so that the data can be compared to the
circuit diagram. Always make sure the data table and the circuit diagram can
be seen at the same time. If there are several circuits to be evaluated, put the
data table immediately following the circuit diagram in the recap of the
procedure.
Example:
Value Predicted
Value measured
Percent error

Es
5.00V
5.00V
0%

Is (through R1)
33.00mA
34.26mA
3.82%

I1 (through R2)
19.50mA
20.44mA
4.82%

I2 (through R3)
13.50mA
13.82mA
2.37%

I2 (through R4)
13.50mA
13.82mA
2.37%

Note that each reference to a circuit parameter is matched by a symbol or name on the
circuit diagram. Also, note that the predicted values (pre-lab) are compared to the
experimental values using a % error calculation. Whenever the word compare is used, use
a % error calculation. This ensures the comparison has a standard numerical value .

3. Summarize the information you found when you performed the experiment
in your own words. Use diagrams, and the circuit diagram. Remember, a
picture is worth a thousand words. This section is generally the part of the
write up that your manager will read first. It should contain observations and
analysis illustrating what you did. Finally, offer a:
4. Conclusion. The conclusion can be the last few lines of the summary. It
should answer the question: How did this experiment meet the
objectives? The How in the question is specific. It is not correct to state
that the experiment met the objectives without showing how this was done. If
the summary was thorough, the conclusion can be quite short. Use
experimental data in an example to show how the objective was met.
Example:
In summary, this experiment demonstrated Ohms law and circuit equivalence.
The currents that were measured were predicted by using Ohms law. These predictions
were then compared to measurements taken from the circuits that were built in lab. The
measured values all had errors less than 5% when compared to the theoretical values.
Circuit 1 and circuit 2 demonstrated Ohms law, and when the measurements from Circuit
2 were used in an Ohms law calculation, it demonstrated that Ohms law could be used
to show the equivalence between the 2 circuits.
In conclusion, The stated objectives were met in this experiment in the
comparison of theoretical and experimental data. Note that in Fig. 1a, the total resistance
seen by the voltage source can be calculated by using Ohms law (Rt = 5.00V/34.26mA =
145.94). This agrees with the predicted value of 145.00 to an error of only 0.65%
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Student

The key to a successful write up is not verbosity, it is, instead, showing how the lab meets
the stated objective in as concise a way as possible. Avoid giving the reader a lesson in
theory. Assume his or her level is at least on par with yours. Use conversational language,
as if you were describing the process to a fellow student, or co-worker. Dont try to
impress anyone with your writing skills, just get the point across in a short, and concise
manner.
Tips:
1. Keep it short, and to the point. Write informally, and clearly.
2. Use circuit diagrams wherever possible to make your point.
3. Make data tables neat and readable. Put them on the same page as your circuit.
diagrams.
4. Make observations, then analyze the observations. Do this in the Summary.
5. Answer the question HOW did the lab meet the objectives in the conclusion.
6. Sign your work. Be proud of what you write.

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