Reports

• The report must be a concise but detailed account of experimental method. Each observation and step must be adequately explained.

• Lab reports should be written in third person.

• Any abbreviations should be introduced the first time it is used.

Abstract

• The shortest overview possible of the experiment with 300 characters or less.

• Mention observations and results.

• No numbers or data.

Introduction

• Introduce the reader to the experiment or process being used. This should be aimed at a scientifically literate audience that has a basic familiarity with some chemistry (someone who has completed all of first year chemistry courses).

• Brief history of method and minimum of one example and reference to method being used in literature.

• Explain why the experiment is important and what it can tell us.