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- CHEM 0010 Lab Report Write-up Instructions -
  • Write on one side of the paper in a neat legible manner.
  • All writing should be in INK.
  • All headings should be underlined.
  • Correct spelling, grammar, and neatness are important in all parts of the lab report.
  • Sign your lab report at the end to indicate tht the lab report was prepared by you.
Your laboratory report should contain the following pages:
1.

COVER SHEET
- Title of experiment.
- Student's name and partner's name(s) if the experiment was carried out in partners.
- Date of the Experiment.
- Objective of the experiment (in your own words).

2. OBSERVATIONS (qualitative) / DATA (quantitative)
- Use the data sheets provided in the lab manual.
- Record data into data sheet directly IN INK, not on a peice of scrap paper, nor on paper towels.
- Have your instructor check and initial your observation/data before you leave the lab.
- Remember to include the UNITS of the measurements and record the correct number of significang figures of the measurements.
- Any mistakes made in data entry should be crossed out NEATLY with a fine line. Do NOT use white out.
3.

CALCULATIONS
- Show one example of each type of calculation.
- Show all numbers and units used in all calculations and record the final answer with the correct number of significant figures.
4.

GRAPH (when required)
- PROPER graph paper must be used. (ie - Do not use papers with squares, engineering papers ...)
- Using a sharpened pencil, mark the data points with a small dot or an 'x' and draw in the smooth curve(s). Do NOT connect the dots.
- All graphs should include:

  • a descriptive title
  • a labeled Y-axis showing the scale and units used
  • a labeled X-axis showing the scale and units used
  • if required, indicate the points used for determining the slope
5. RELATED QUESTIONS
- These questions should be answered in a concise and clear manner.
6. CONCLUSION
- In two or three sentences state, from your observations and measurements taken, how the objectives of the experiment were met.

Rosamaria Fong
BCIT Chemistry Department