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Csec Lab Format

This document outlines the standard format for lab reports in CSEC SBA/LAB experiments, including sections for the title, aim, apparatus and materials, method, results, discussion, limitations, precautions, sources of error, conclusion, and reflections. The aim states the purpose and variables, the method lists steps in past tense, and results include drawings, tables, or graphs with titles. The discussion analyzes trends in the data and explains results, limitations addresses uncontrolled factors, and conclusions restates the aim and findings.

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Csec Lab Format

This document outlines the standard format for lab reports in CSEC SBA/LAB experiments, including sections for the title, aim, apparatus and materials, method, results, discussion, limitations, precautions, sources of error, conclusion, and reflections. The aim states the purpose and variables, the method lists steps in past tense, and results include drawings, tables, or graphs with titles. The discussion analyzes trends in the data and explains results, limitations addresses uncontrolled factors, and conclusions restates the aim and findings.

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CSEC SBA/LAB FORMAT

TITLE A statement on what the lab is about.


• The purpose of the experiment.
• Always begins with the words:
AIM • to determine…. or
• to investigate or To find out or to demonstrate…
• Usually states of mentions the manipulated and responding variables.
APPARATUS • Apparatus are the different lab equipment supplied or used.
AND • Materials are the chemicals, reagents or biological material used.
MATERIALS • USE A LIST – it is easier to read!
METHOD • For most experiments this is a set of steps written in past tense and using the
passive voice.
• Number your steps.
• For Plan and Design labs only, the method is a set of instructions/ present tense.
Drawing/ Include a line drawing showing the set-up of the apparatus (See how to draw apparatus
Diagram section). * Except for drawing labs of course
RESULTS • This can be a number of the following:
• A drawing(s) of what you observed (drawing labs)
• A table where you wrote down your data (responding variable)
• A graph that you plotted
• NOTE – All tables and graphs must have a TITLE above it describing what is
contained within.
DISCUSSION • This is like having a chat with someone about the experiment.
(USE • There are usually guiding questions that you should discuss.
PARAGRAPHS) • Things to discuss are:
• Background – Theory about the topic.
• Use data to describe trends AND then explain them.
• Particular steps in the method (precautions).
LIMITATIONS • Any factor or variable which you cannot control which might make your results
less reliable.
PRECAUTIONS • Safety steps or methods for the experimenter to ensure the results are accurate –
using equipment, use of chemicals; e.g. clean apparatus, reading at eye level, etc.
SOURCE OF • An error that can affect the results. It is due to inaccuracy by the experimenter,
ERROR which could have been avoided if more careful.
CONCLUSION • A clear statement that summarises the findings of your lab in ONE PARAGRAPH
• It “answers” your aim by quoting some of your results.
REFLECTIONS • Your personal views on how the lab was useful to you. What you thought but now
know. How you can use your understanding and appreciation in the future.

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