Lab Report Format - Liberty High School
Liberty High School
Science Department Lab Report Format
General Information:
12 pt Times New Roman font
Double Spaced
1 inch margins
Always write in third person
Write in Full Sentences except for the materials list
Each class must write at least one Formal Lab Report
Each lab report should equal 50 – 100 points (approx one test grade)
Important Reminders for a Lab Report
Check Spelling
Use Significant figures and units regarding measurements and calculations
Avoid personal pronouns
Headings should stand out and each section should be separated by 1 line
Neatness counts -> use rulers when needed (especially when using tables and
graphs), type if possible
Do not copy verbatim (word for word) from the lab handout or any other
source. This is plagiarism and would result in a zero mark and possible
further consequences.
Title- Heading, Name, Name of Partners, Class Name, Teacher Name, Date Lab Report
Introductory Paragraph – This section should be written in complete sentences and
should connect lab concepts to class content, The introduction should provide
background information on the history of the concepts tested, scientists, theories, and any
laws tested in the experiment. Cite Sources Used. The introduction should contain any
prior knowledge on which the experiment is based including an explanation of principles,
definitions, experimental techniques, theories and laws.
State Problem / Purpose The objective is a concise statement in complete sentences
outlining the purpose of the experiment. The purpose section of a lab is where you tell the
reader your reason for doing the lab in the first place and briefly summarize any relevant
background information about the experiment, including any relevant chemical equations
and/or algebraic equations.
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