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Writing Lab Reports - Longview

This guide provides resources on how to write quality lab reports.

Writing Lab Reports

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A lab report is an account of an experiment and what was discovered during the experiment. Typically, lab reports present data, discuss results, and provide conclusions.

These resources are intended to only serve as a guide when writing scientific lab reports for Longview courses.

Always check with your professor to get the specific requirements for your assigned reports.

Helpful Websites

These websites provide helpful suggestions - remember to always check with your instructor for specific formatting and content guidelines.

Laboratory Reports: Key Elements

Professor Tina Overton of the University of Hull's Chemistry Department (UK) outlines the main aspects of a Laboratory Report.

Books on Writing Lab Reports