lab report

(noun)

A step-by-step explanation of the materials, methods, data, results, analysis, conclusions, and references of an experiment.

Related Terms

  • objectivity
  • bias
  • IMRAD
  • extrapolate
  • interpolation
  • case study
  • Precision

Examples of lab report in the following topics:

  • Principles of Writing in the Sciences

    • Scientific research papers report new discoveries, applying evidence to answer questions and identify patterns.
    • Writing in these disciplines often takes the form of peer-reviewed journal articles, literature reviews, grant proposals, case studies, and lab reports.
    • For example, in an environmental-science lab report, a student might analyze research results to address or clarify a particular scientific development or question:
    • Lab reports, case studies, and other types of scientific writing must be precise in order to provide results that can be tested and reproduced.
  • Writing in Different Academic Disciplines

    • This type of writing is generally concise and includes genres such as lab reports and reviews of scientific literature.
    • Writing in business can include memos, cover letters, resumes, project reports, proposals, thank you letters, emails, and business plans.
  • Making Connections Across Disciplines

    • Common forms of science writing includes lab reports and literature reviews.
    • Writing in business can include: memos, cover letters, resumes, project reports, proposals, thank-you letters, emails, and business plans.
  • Getting Help Meeting College Writing Expectations

    • The typical student enters college with a wealth of experience writing five-paragraph essays, book reports, and lab reports.
  • MLA: Reporting Data

  • APA: Reporting Data

  • Chicago/Turabian: Reporting Data

  • MLA: Reporting Data

  • Chicago/Turabian: Reporting Data

  • Mixing Academic and Colloquial Styles

    • Bad Academic Style: "When the European Union recommended against nonessential travel to the United States and Mexico during the H1N1 flu pandemic, airlines reported a sharp decrease in ticket sales to all regions."
    • For instance, after the European Union advised against nonessential travel to the United States and Mexico, airlines reported a sharp decrease in ticket sales to all regions.
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