Analytical Chem

Lab Reports:
These reports are to be typed on a computer, it should be in 12pt font and in Times New Roman.
Abstract:
One paragraph summery of the lab includes: hypothesis, important data, significant findings, and
why the lab is important. (Easiest to write last)
~ ½ page
Introduction:
Defining purpose of this experiment and why it is important and any background information
which could be useful for the experiment, such as the theory of the methods used in the
experiment. Also a hypothesis or thesis must be stated.
~1-1½ pages
Methods:
In paragraph format describe what tools, apparatus, instruments, and glass ware where used and
how they were used so that a reader might be able to follow your method and get the similar data.
~ ½ + pages
Results:
Where the data is interpreted but no implications are made. General trends are mentioned not
concluded. All data should be in tables, figures, or graphs but the data should not be duplicated in
both a figure and graph. Titles/captions are required for tables and figures that include an
explanation. Also tables and figures are numbered separately and refer to them by their number.
~Note for tables the caption should be on the top but for figures captions are on the bottom.
~ ½ + pages
Conclusion:
Where implications are made about the data and trends observed in the result section are further
explained. Also relating data to the hypothesis and explain logic behind accepting or declining
your original hypothesis. You must include suggestions for improving your techniques or the
design of the experiment and clarify any doubt that should be covered in future research.
~ ½ -1½ pages
References:
Cite all references that were used in the paper by alphabetically by last name. (These should be
from your introduction and conclusion)

you do not need to do the pre-lab questions.

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