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Lab Book Checklist
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Prewrite
Graphs
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Purpose in the form of a question
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Correct dependent and independent axes
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Method includes independent, dependent, and contolled variables
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Type of graph is appropriate for data
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Hypothesis (when necessary)
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Appropriate scales on axes used
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If . . . then . . . because format
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Has to do with lab
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Points plotted correctly
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Reasonable reason why
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Appropriate best fit line/curve drawn
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Vocabulary
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Graph spread out as much as possible
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Definitions are understandable and applicable to the lab
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Axes labeled
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Complete sentences (no dash)
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Units on axes
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Words are underlined or highlighted
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Different colors used for more than one set of data
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Procedure summarized from protocol sheet
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Key present
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Workable data tables constructed
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Analysis/Conclusion
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General Lab Report Format
Claim
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Table of contents – lab number, title, and page number
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Answers purpose question(s)
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•Lab titled•
Includes question as part of answer
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Lab partner
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Based on data collected
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•Date•
Evidence - use data to support answers
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Underline or highlight all sections
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Locate data by table/graph number
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Reasoning - explain why data supports answer
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General Format for Tables, Graphs, and Drawings
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Calculations shown
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•Numbered•
Use examples when applicable
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Title explains purpose of table, graph or drawing
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Vocabulary used accurately
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•Ruler used•
Was hypothesis supported by the data?
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Well organized (data table layout makes sense)
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What improvements need to be made before repeating?
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What is a possible next experiment?
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Measured Data
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Complete sentences
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Data is easily readable
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No pronouns used
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No data scribbled out
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Correct spelling and grammar
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All necessary data present
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Correct units present
Participation
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Data accurate
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Use time well
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Correct significant figures used in measurements
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Focus attention on the experiment at all times
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Correct calculations with formulas shown
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Follow directions
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Correct significant figures used in calculations
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Clean up signature present
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Units in calculations
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