Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Eggsperiment Lab Write Up

Objective: Review how to write a lab report/start eggsperiment lab write up.

Today we reviewed each section of a scientific paper and the do's and don'ts for each section. Here's a quick summary:

DO:
* Write your section headings in bold and center them on the page (ex):
Introduction

* Have a description of tables and graphs, in addition to labels.
* List at least three sources of errors in the discussion section.
* Type the lab report
* Use the rubric (check your email)

DO NOT:
* Have a numerical list of the steps in the procedure or list of materials
* Use the first person "I, My" etc..

Have you "misplaced" the guide to writing scientific papers? Click here for the more elaborate version online.

Each person must turn in his/her own lab report, IN CLASS ON THURSDAY.