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The document outlines a comprehensive template for writing a laboratory report, detailing the necessary sections such as objectives, principles, materials, procedure, observations, data analysis, conclusions, literature comparison, and references. It emphasizes clarity and conciseness, instructing on the proper format and presentation, including the use of tables and diagrams. Additionally, it specifies the report's requirements, including handwritten submission on long bond paper with a maximum of five pages.

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LAB-REPORT-Template

The document outlines a comprehensive template for writing a laboratory report, detailing the necessary sections such as objectives, principles, materials, procedure, observations, data analysis, conclusions, literature comparison, and references. It emphasizes clarity and conciseness, instructing on the proper format and presentation, including the use of tables and diagrams. Additionally, it specifies the report's requirements, including handwritten submission on long bond paper with a maximum of five pages.

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JOHN ALVIN SAPUNGAN
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LAB REPORT Template

1. Start with the department letter head


2. Write the Laboratory title (The title should provide the reader with both the analyte and the matrix studied and give some
indication of the technique employed. E.g., The Analysis of Fluoride Ion in Toothpaste Using an Ion Selective Electrode) and
number and Date of Performing the experiment, Date of Submitting the report.
3. Put on the group name/number and the group members names with their roles/functions
4. Then write on the following:

OBJECTIVES OF THE EXPERIMENT

PRINCIPLE OF METHOD: Describe the principle/s involved in relating the measured quantity (e.g., volume of titrant,
absorbance, potential etc.) to the analyte concentration. For wet chemical techniques, include the stoichiometry of chemical
reactions that will be used in the calculation of results. For instrumental techniques, describe the principle of operation of the
instrument itself. Schematic diagrams may be useful for instrumental methods. Do not describe details of the procedure
here.

MATERIALS & REAGENTS: This should list the materials that were needed to carry out this activity. This could also be in
the form of a table.

PROCEDURE: All you are trying to convey is a mental picture of what you did. Ordinal phrases are not necessary. The order
of events is conveyed by the sentence order in the description. Remember that your audience should be able to repeat your
procedure if they wish to do so. Write your description of what was done so that the reader can visualize the set-up. Be sure
to include reference to any equipment that you used (The mass was taken on a balance.) A diagram or picture of the
apparatus may be helpful but should not replace a good verbal description. Be very specific in your instructions. Emotions
(This was hard. or this was fun.) are not necessary and detract from the purpose of this section.

OBSERVATIONS & DATA: This section should include only those things that you saw, heard, touched, or smelled (taste is
out since we never taste anything in a science lab). This includes both quantitative (numerical) and qualitative (sensual, not
emotional) observations. Quantitative observations are best presented in data tables.

Qualitative observations may be organized in table form or paragraph form. The goal of this section is to present the
data that was collected in the activity in a clear and easily understood format. Units are necessary for any measurement. If
you are unsure about whether something should be included in the data section, ask yourself "How did I get this piece of
information? What instrument did I use to collect this information?" If you are giving a value that you did not measure directly
(such as density) it should not be included as data.

ANALYSIS OF DATA/ RESULTS: This is the section where you will show any calculations that you made using the data you
collected. Give the formula you will use for each type of calculation. You should show which measurements you are plugging
into each calculation and then show the solution. Once you have shown a sample calculation, you may use a data table
to show other calculated values of the same type. This is also the appropriate place to explain how the measurements
relate to each other. This is the proper place to discuss anything that happened during the activity that may have affected
your measurements. You should also, mention the sources of error, and their effect on the results that were attained during
the experiment.

CONCLUSIONS: This is the section of your report where you discuss how the purpose of the activity relates to the analysis
of your data. In other words, what did you learn. Stick to the facts; do not comment on whether or not you enjoyed the
activity. Be specific in your statements. If the results of the activity were not satisfactory, suggest how the activity could be
improved to give better data. Did the activity raise questions that cannot be answered with the data you collected? This is the
place to mention them. Remember, conclusions are connections that are not obvious on the surface.

LITERATURE COMPARISON: Briefly summarize one alternative method of analysis used to measure the same analyte.
Explain how the analyte is quantified and summarize any advantages/disadvantages of the alternate method. You may use
the primary literature such as Analytical Chemistry or secondary sources such as Standard Methods or an Analytical
Chemistry textbook.

REFERENCES:

Finishing touches
1. Proofread one last time to be sure that you have used correct grammar and punctuation. Be sure of the margin and page sizing. Have it saved in a
pdf file so table and figures would not be disarranged.
2. Review the data presented. Are the entries correct? Are the outliers considered? Are the data presented with statistical analysis?

NOTE:
This must be handwritten in long bond paper (8.5” x 13”).
The maximum number of pages for the full lab report is 5. Do not write too much, or avoid repetitive presentations. Be direct
and write concisely.
Pictures and graphs may be printed, cut and pasted or other ways possible and appropriate.
Margin may be 1cm on all sides.

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