Laboratory Report Format
1. Title Page: The following is an example of the proper lab report title page format. Of course, you must substitute information pertinent to the specific lab and course. The title page will be a single, whole page.

Laboratory Exercise #1 Verification of Ohm's Law by Fred Derf Lab Partner: Jonathan Dough EETH 1811 Electronic Circuit Technology Lecture Section 001 Lab Section 101 Performed on: February 31, 1994 Submitted on: March 1, 1994 To: Dr. Pepper

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Objective(s)

Describe in formal language (third person impersonal) the objective(s) of the lab. State the rules or theories to be investigated in the lab. Rule of thumb: someone else, using the same knowledge you have, should be able to complete the task given this information alone. In some cases, lab objectives may be given to you. You should expand these supplied objectives whenever appropriate. List all components (including values) and major equipment required to perform the exercise. Be sure to include make, model, and serial numbers of all equipment used. This listing should not include items such as meter leads or jumper wires, which are required for the use of the laboratory equipment. By listing the equipment itself it is implied that the necessary meter leads or other connecting apparatus is included. Provide all detailed schematics which, when implemented, will produce the results desired. Do not include developmental schematics here. Computer drawn schematics are preferable. If a schematic must be drawn by hand, a straight edge and electronic symbols template should be used. All text must be neat and readable.

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Materials/ Equipment

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Schematic(s)

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Procedure

Describe, in formal language, the step-by-step approach you take to complete the task. That is, you are to record what you are doing AS YOU DO IT. This Procedure section should contain only the steps you required to perform the exercise. Do not include any unnecessary, inaccurate pre-lab steps involved in your developmental phases here. The completed procedure should read like a set of instructions for completing the lab. The preferred format is a sequence of numbered steps. Rule of thumb: someone else, using the same knowledge you have, should be able to replicate your lab session exactly from this documentation alone. This is the ACTUAL data recorded when the circuit is tested. It, in many cases, may be referred to by some items in the Procedure section. Be sure to include any explanatory statements which would assist the reader in understanding the data taken and how it relates to expected results. Any graphs or waveform sketches applicable to this section must be placed on engineering paper or computer generated. Discuss your results, particularly as they relate to the stated objectives. Include the reasons for any apparent errors with appropriate supporting information. Include any specific problems encountered during the lab and how they were corrected. Answer any questions which were raised as a result of the laboratory work. Provide literal assistance to anyone who might want to re-execute the lab or its objectives.

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Results/Data

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Discussion

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Conclusion(s) Does your experiment verify the rules and/or theories stated in your objectives? State the rules and/or theories verified. Did your experiment meet all of the objectives stated? If not, why not? Do not include any specific data or calculations in the Conclusion(s) section; speak only to the objectives in a general way. References Include all published material ACTUALLY REQUIRED to complete the lab. This section is entitled "References", not "Filler". Use proper footnoting techniques including page and figure references where required.

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Additional Lab Report Information 1. Each student will submit a laboratory report, unless otherwise informed. 2. All laboratory reports will be word processed. Hand written reports will not be accepted. 3. Each lab will be graded on proper format, accuracy, substance, neatness, grammar, and obvious effort or lack thereof. 4. A report that meets minimum requirements as stated in the above format will be graded as an average report. (75% of maximum possible grade) 5. You lose points for improper grammar, improper format, failure to meet objectives, sloppy work, insufficient discussion and stating conclusions which are not verifiable by your procedure and data. 6. You gain points for complete and thorough discussions showing additional research and an obvious understanding of the principles stated in the objectives. 7. Lab reports are due one (1) week from the date of performing the lab exercise, unless otherwise notified. 8. Materials and methods covered in lab exercises will be reflected on exams and quizzes.

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