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The document outlines the required contents for pre-lab and post-lab reports, detailing sections such as objectives, reagents, procedures, data observations, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusions. Each section has specific point allocations and guidelines for what information to include, emphasizing the importance of organization and clarity. Additionally, it mentions the necessity of proper citations and the consequences of plagiarism.

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Contents-of-the-PreLab-and-Post-Lab-Formats

The document outlines the required contents for pre-lab and post-lab reports, detailing sections such as objectives, reagents, procedures, data observations, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusions. Each section has specific point allocations and guidelines for what information to include, emphasizing the importance of organization and clarity. Additionally, it mentions the necessity of proper citations and the consequences of plagiarism.

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Contents of Pre-lab Reports

Experiment Title: Date:


Name:

Objectives: [3 pts]
Outline the detailed, specific objectives of the experiment.

Reagents: [3 pts]
List the reagents, including their corresponding structure, molecular weight, physical and chemical properties
(i.e., appearance, melting point, boiling point, density, solubility), hazards and safety precautions, that in the
experiment. Consult the material safety data sheet (MSDS) available online.

Procedures: [7 pts]
Sketch a flowchart or outline a list of the procedure to be followed in the experiment. It should provide enough
details in the experiment, i.e., amount of reagent needed, specified settings and duration for equipment use, etc.
This is to provide you an overview of what you will be doing in the laboratory to allow you to organize your time
efficiently. Draw the setup and label it accordingly, if any. Students will not be allowed to use the handout in
class.

Gantt Chart: [5 pts]


A Gantt Chart must show the timetable with the person(s) assigned to do the task. Take into consideration the
waiting times and which tasks can be done simultaneously. The procedure is written chronologically but be
strategic in re-organizing the steps to make it more efficient.

Data and Observations: [2 pts]


Raw Data tables (with headings)
Draw the data tables that would contain the measurements and other data obtained from the experiment.
Provide enough space for the data to be filled in.

Observations:
List down observations made during the experiment. This section does not need to appear written before the start
of the experiment.

References
No credit but penalties apply for plagiarism.

Signature and Date Signed


(must be on every page)
Contents of Post-Lab Report

Experiment Title: Date:


Names:

Abstract [5 pts]
Briefly summarize the experiment; it should include the following: background, methods, results, and conclusion.
(~50 words)

Introduction [10 pts]


Discuss the concepts, theories involved in the experiment (~100 words)

Methods [5 pts]
Briefly describe the procedures and techniques in the experiment. (~50 words)

Results [8 pts]
Neatly present derived data tables/graphs/charts in this section. Label figures as “Figure. 1. <Title>.” and place
them below each figure. Label tables as “Table 1. <Title>.” Place them above each table. Be able to cite these
tables and figures within the discussion section.

Discussion [20 pts]


Discuss and interpret the tables/graphs/charts. Show the significance of these data. Include assumptions in the
experiment and possible sources of errors that may cause your answer to deviate from the theoretical value. You
may incorporate answers to questions found in your manual. Underline the phrases or sentences which
correspond to the answers of the Answer to Questions section of the manual and cite the number of the
corresponding question(s) in the manual as “(AtQ <question number>)”. You may answer the questions in
a separate section if it is not yet included in the discussion. Maximum length is ~1 page (single-spaced).

Answer to Questions
Answer the questions listed in the manual if they have not yet been answered in the previous section.

Conclusion(s) [2 pts]
Answer your objectives. Were these objectives fulfilled?

References
No credit, but penalties apply for plagiarism.

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