LAB REPORT SELF-ASSESMENT

√ (If VERIFIED
Available) AND
NO ITEM DETAILS BY TEAM COMMENTS
LEADER BY
LECTURER
1. Introduction of results
2. Right data collected form experiment
3. Value of data relate to objectives
4. Analysis of data with caption
 Average 3 data
ANALYSIS AND
1 INTERPETATION  Pattern or trend
OF DATA  Graph
 Tables
 Equations
 Sample calculation
5. SI unit
1. Introduction of discussion
2. Explain direct relationship of
variables
3. Explain the results means
4. Comparison of results to standard
DISCUSSION OF value (BS/ASTM/current practice)
2 RESULT
5. State the value of error to standard
value
6. Implication of results
7. Error of experiment
8. Precaution
1. Explain finding based on objective
2. Answer objective of the experiment
3 CONCLUSION 3. Percentage of data error
4. Future recommendation
INTRODUCTION

Place your objective and introduction here. State the objective clearly in a complete
sentence. A few explanatory sentences may be included, if needed.

The objective should answer the question: What is the lab objective designed to determine?

The introduction must start in a separate paragraph; it provides explanation of the engineering
problem. It explains the significance as well as any significant background information of
the problem.

BASIC CONCEPT

Place your basic concept or theory here.

The theory should explain all equations, theoretical principles, and assumptions that are used
in the experiment and the analysis. The primary purpose of the theory section is to show how
the raw data is manipulated to become results. Relevant equations used are to be presented
and described to illustrate their basis and origin. This section should include block diagrams
where needed. Define all variables used in the equations. Write equations using an equation
writer in a word processor.

SUMMARY OF PROCEDURES/METHOD
Place your experimental methods here.

The experimental methods should give a detailed description in your own words of how YOU
accomplished the experimentation.

*Tips This should include equipment used in the experiment as well as how it was used. The
description should have sufficient detail so that another experimenter could duplicate your
efforts. For our case, how did you simulated your processor, how did you derive your test
cases, and how did you decide that your processor was functioning correctly?
Use sketches, diagrams or photos, to describe the experimental set-up. Label the main
components. Provide dimensions and material of test cases where applicable.

Tips: Any information copied directly or verbatim from Lab manuals or other references
should be stated within quotes and referred, otherwise, it is considered plagiarism.

ANALYSIS AND INTERPETATION OF DATA

Place your results and analysis here. This is the most important part of the report.
Summarize your results in the introductory sentence. Relate your results to your objective.
Present the results in the easiest way for your reader to understand: graphs, tables, figures,
etc. Spreadsheets are often an ideal tool for organizing the data, analyzing the data, and
generating graphs and tables. All tables and figures should be accompanied by comments or
discussions in the text of report; use a numbering system for identification of each one. All
figures and tables must have numbers and captions. While the table captions should be
placed over the table, figure captions should be placed below the figure.
Example:

Tables

Table numbers and labels should be placed on top of the table, Leave at least one line
between the table, label and the text. Each table must explain.

Table 1: This is the example for table formatting

Items x y z
a 5 2 5
b 6 1 6
c 8 3 9

Figures

Figure numbers and labels should be placed one line under the figure. Number figures
consecutively in the order in which reference is first made to them in the text. Locate them
after and close to where they are first referenced. Draw figures clearly and embed text in the
image properly. Explain meaning of figure in text.
 100
Data 2
Data 3
80

Y Category
60

40

20

0
2 4 6 8 10 12 14
X Category

Figure 1: This is the example for figure formatting.

Equations

Equations and symbols should be typed in the equation editor. Number equations
consecutively with equation numbers in parentheses, as in

 cr   mu   R' (Vr )1.1 (1)

Refer to “Eq. (1)” not “equation (1),” except at the beginning of a sentence: like
“Equation (1) is ... .”
The equation number, enclosed in parentheses, is placed right justified. Symbols and
notation should be defined when they first appear. Use one blank line before and after the
equation.

DISCUSSION OF RESULT
Explain the results of the experiment, comment on the results you obtained, compare
obtained results with expected results, give probable reasons for discrepancies from the
correct results, answer any questions outlined in the instructions and solve any problems that
may have been presented. Tell why things happened, not only that they did happen.
Implementation errors should be discussed here.

CONCLUSIONS

Place your conclusions here. State your discoveries, judgments and opinions from the results
of this experiment. Make recommendations for further study. Suggest ways to improve the
results of this experiment.

*Tips
Tips: Consider that in the real world, after graduation, upper management is very likely to
read only your RESULTS and CONCLUSIONS. Beyond that, the chances are that only your
figures will be skimmed. Make the most of these sections.

REFERENCES

Place your references here. Itemize any books, publication or websites that you referenced in
compiling your report. Provide authors, publisher, date of publication, page number, etc.
*Tips

Tips: Follow the standard format for typing a reference:

[1] Little, P., and Cardenas, M., “Use of Studio Methods in the Introductory Engineering
Design Curriculum,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 90, No. 3, 2001, pp. 309-
318.
[2] Nunally, J., Psychometric Theory, 2nd ed., New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill, 1978.
[3] Lister, B., “Next Generation Studio: A New Model for Interactive Learning,”
www.ciue.rpi.edu/pdfs/nextGenStudio.pdf.
[4] EN. 1993-1.3: Design of steel structures. General rules - Supplementary rules for cold-
formed members and sheeting.

APPENDICES

In this section, you may attach anything relevant supporting your report. Examples are
given here, but are not limited to the listing items.
A. Data Tables

Place any data tables here. Data tables are for the convenience of the extremely interested
reader. These tables may contain any additional comparisons or calculations that you have
prepared. RESULTS may contain only summaries of your work. Data Tables are the place
to show everything that you did.

B. Sample Calculations
Place your sample calculations here. Demonstrate how you performed the calculations made
in the experiment. Include tabular results of computations where such are made. Show the
generic calculations to support all your work. Provide any computer or calculator program
listings, along with sample input and output. Use equation writer in Microsoft Word or
neatly write the equations by hand. An example of what can go here is the state machine
conclusion of the control unit.

C. Anything Else