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Lab Reports

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of creating a structured biology lab report. It outlines essential sections, including the introduction, where you'll introduce group members, state the date, and outline the research question and hypothesis. The variable table should categorize all relevant variables as independent, dependent, or controlled. The procedure must detail the exact steps taken, while the data section should present findings clearly, supplemented by tables and graphs. Lastly, the analysis and conclusion sections should summarize your claims, evidence, and reasoning, solidifying your discoveries.

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Lab Reports

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  1. Lab Reports Biology

  2. The First Section of the Lab- Introduction • All Group Member’s Names • First & Last names of all group members should be in the top, right corner • Date • Also in the top left corner • Title • Appropriate title on the top center line.

  3. The First Section of the Lab- Introduction (continued) • Research Question • Why are we doing this lab? What is the question that we are trying to answer? • Hypothesis • This is YOUR predicted ANSWER to the question that is being investigated in this lab.

  4. The First Section of the Lab- Variable Table • This table must include all variables of interest and their status. • All variables must be labeled as (I/D/C) Independent (I change it), dependent (measured) or controlled (kept constant)

  5. The First Section of the Lab- Apparatus Apparatus Drawing This should be a neat drawing that clearly illustrates all equipment and how each variable was measured It is not necessary to be an artist, just do your best and label well :)

  6. The Second Section of the Lab - Procedure • The procedure is the step-by-step process you go through to complete the lab. • This should be what you ACTUALLY DID as opposed to what the directions said. • You may be brief, but you should also be thorough - don’t skip important steps!

  7. The Second Section of the Lab- Data • If at all possible you should include a table that contains your data. • You should also include any descriptive data in this section. • For example: my sample started out clear and then turned orange after it was heated for 10 seconds.

  8. The Second Section of the Lab - Sample Data Table

  9. The Third Section - Analysis • This is the section where you should do any calculations that are necessary in your laboratory. • A GRAPH should be included in this section if it is at all possible. • Any questions that are given with this laboratory should be answered here.

  10. The Third SectionExample Graph

  11. In the Third Section - Conclusion • PART 1 - CLAIM: Make a claim that answers your research question. Claims should be concise (1-2 sentences) and specific. • PART 2 - WHY THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS YOUR CLAIM: Here you explain how your data supports the claim you made. Make sure that your claim is logically based on your evidence. • Part 3 – “What is going on here?” Clearly explain your reasoning for making the claim that you did. How does this make sense? • Explain your thinking here!

  12. Recap FIRST SECTION Title, Name(s), Date(s) Research Question, Hypothesis Variable Table, Apparatus SECOND SECTION Procedure Data and Observations THIRD SECTION Analysis Conclusion

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