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Formal Report Format

The document outlines the sections and formatting of an experiment report, including an introduction, experimental methodology, results and discussion, and conclusion sections. Key details include chronological presentation of the procedure, summarizing data in tables or figures, discussing sources of error and experimental improvements. References must be in APA format and include at least 5 sources, 2 of which are textbooks. Figures, tables, and equations should be labeled and cited in the text.

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Formal Report Format

The document outlines the sections and formatting of an experiment report, including an introduction, experimental methodology, results and discussion, and conclusion sections. Key details include chronological presentation of the procedure, summarizing data in tables or figures, discussing sources of error and experimental improvements. References must be in APA format and include at least 5 sources, 2 of which are textbooks. Figures, tables, and equations should be labeled and cited in the text.

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EXPERIMENT NO.

Title of the Experiment

Your name (Format: Garcia, J.L.1)

1.0 Introduction

You begin with a little introduction of the experiment. You may define some terms,
show pertinent equations, show figures, etc. The first paragraph will be allotted for
the background of the experiment. This paragraph should not be too lengthy (in
terms of words) as to consume most of the space in your report. A brief
introduction of the what-about of the experiment will do.

End this section citing the objectives of your study (in the past tense since you did
it already).

2.0 Experimental

First subsection should be on "Materials and Reagents". Include all reagents and
special materials/equipment used. Do not include common items such as beakers.

Arrange the chronology of the procedure according to the order by which you did it
in the experiment. Use the past tense in passive voice. When writing the
methodology, keep in mind that your aim is to allow your reader to repeat the
experiment you did as precisely as they could. Therefore, be coherent and precise
in detailing the things you did in the experiment.

3.0 Results and Discussion

This section should contain the summary of the data you obtained in the
experiment in tabular/pictorial form. Follow the chronology from the Experimental
part in presenting and discussing your data and results.
You should always remember to answer the question, “so what if I got this result?”
Also, don’t forget that you should be able to rationalize the method you used in the
experiment. Ask yourself with the question “WHY DID I DO THAT PROCEDURE
IN THE EXPERIMENT?” Discuss the implications of you results.

You should also include in your discussion the possible sources of errors, the
problems you encountered, the deviations of your result from the theoretical
values, and recommendation(s) on how the experiment can be further improved.

Guide questions are found at the end of every experiment you will do. They will
help you in constructing your discussion.

4.0 Conclusion

In the conclusion, you summarize all the results you obtained (final results, i.e.
%SO3, % protein in sample). Include implications of your results.

References

Include book references. If internet references are used, write the whole url. NO
USING OF WIKIPEDIA for reference! You should have at least 5 references. Two
of your references should be text books. (Follow APA format)
Notes:

 Follow the font style, font size, spacing, and margins in this document
o Font style: Arial
o Font size: 14 for title, 12 for the rest of the document
o Spacing: 1.5
o Margin: (Top, bottom, left) 2.54 cm; (Right) 3.54 cm
 For figures, captions should be placed BELOW the figure. Number figures
consecutively. Center the figure and caption. (See below)

Figure 1. A perfect scenery

o Table caption should go on top of the table. Label columns/rows properly.


Center tables.

Table 1. Distribution of students in a multinational section.

Male Female

Asian 12 14

European 5 11
o Label equations too. Use Equation editor in typing them. Number equations
consecutively. (See below)

A=π r 2 (Equation 1)

o DO NOT forget to cite your and discuss your figure, tables, illustrations, or
equations in the body of your text wherever appropriate.
o Do not forget to CITE the author/s within the body of your text. Use the
AUTHOR, YEAR format (APA).
o Paraphrase borrowed thoughts – use your own words.

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