Introduction
Brief statement that describes the experiment. One to two sentences is sufficient.
Methodology
Materials: List all of the materials and equipment that you used. Be specific – do not cut & past the generic list of items needed for the labs! For example, 99% Isopropyl Alcohol, 1 blue BIC Ultra Round Stick Grip ball point pen, 1 blue Zebra F-301 ball point pen, etc.
Procedure: This section tells exactly what you did. Don’t cut & paste the instructions that I provided! Be specific – provide enough detail for replication. The procedure you used affects the results. So, it is important to be accurate when describing what you did. This section is written in past tense and in paragraph form. Subheadings can be used if more than one experiment is conducted.
Results
Describe the outcomes. Be specific – tell exactly what you observed and what happened when you did the lab. You can insert pictures to illustrate what you are describing. Do not include opinions, discussion, or comments about the results. This section is written in past tense and in paragraph form. Subheadings can be used if more than one experiment is conducted.
Discussion
Explain your observations and discuss your findings. Draw conclusions from your results. If the same experiment was completed more than once, then compare the results. What do you think caused the results to differ? Discuss any limitations that you encountered. What recommendations do you have for future experiments? Again, be specific. This section is written in past tense and in paragraph form.
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