| Lab Report
This packet details the steps necessary to produce a
lab report that may be required for work in various disciplines, including
biology,
psychology and computer science. This packet is not intended to replace
instructor guidelines and should not be used in that manner. The packet’s
intended use is as a supplement to classroom instruction on assembling
a lab report. Therefore, it contains only general information that
must be tailored to fit specific guidelines as required by your discipline
and by your instructor.
This packet is subdivided into six sections:
I. General Information States what a lab report is and what purpose
it serves.
II. Process Gives step-by-step instructions on how to get started
on your lab report.
III. Format and Outline Provides descriptions of the most common
format used in contemporary reports.
IV. Notes
About Tables, Graphs and Illustrations Gives brief definitions
and tips on how to use them effectively in your lab report.
V. Checklist Allows appraisal of your completed report and assures
that it follows all necessary guidelines.
VI. Resources Lists helpful resources used to compile this packet
so that you may obtain further information on this topic.
Copyright 2003 by the Academic Center and the
University of Houston-Victoria.
Created 2002 by Candice Chovanec Melzow. |
