Formal Laboratory Reports Title Introduction Materials and Methods Results Discussion Literature Cited You must label each section.

Formal Laboratory ReportsTitleIntroductionMaterials and MethodsResultsDiscussionLiterature Cited

You must label each section

TitleWhat did you study?• The title of the lab report should

indicate exactly what you studied.Example: The effects of Pilobolus spores on Grumpy

cat

IntroductionWhy did you study this phenomenon?

• The intro should identify the phenomenon you studied.

• Include info from other relative studies. Make certain to cite those studies used in your report.

IntroductionWhy did you study this phenomenon?• The introduction must end

with your hypothesis.

• A hypothesis is an “IF / THEN” sentence that specifically and clearly states the question your experiment was designed to answer.

Example Hypothesis

Example:I hypothesize that if pilobolus

spores are introduced to Grumpy cat then Grumpy cat will become happy .

Materials and MethodsWhat did you do? How did you do it

• Describe how and when you did your work.

• Describe all equipment used to do your work.Example:

1 female cat A.K.A Grumpy Cat – 2 years of age1 cat food bowl – plastic 4 grams of pilobolus spores1 weigh boat1 electronic scale - Flinn

ResultsWhat did you find?• In this section present

your observations and data with no interpretations or conclusion.

Include tables and figures with each being numbered and have self-explanatory titles.

ResultsWhat did you find?

DiscussionWhat does it mean?

• This is your chance to shine! Explain what you think your data means.

• Ex: When pilobolus spores were added to Grumpy cats daily life he ran around the house and purred.

DiscussionWhat does it mean?

Pilobulus makes Grumpy cat Happy. Maybe?

Could be other things:

I conclude that foster kittens make Gobbles more active!

Your assignment Form a scientifically

interesting hypothesis about: Black Bread Mold

Rhizopus stolonifer

Your assignment:• In the results section you

must include a daily growth chart.

Materials:

• 2 pieces of bread• 2 Petri Dishes• Water• Etc……..

Variables to consider:

• Temperature• Location• Light• Sounds• Smells

References

• Use MLA format

Details:• Run the experiment from March 16th through April 17th

• Keep daily records , must have daily records for growth from the week of March 16th up to April 17th

• The week of April 20th your report is due

Hypothesis must be submitted to me before you are given your materials TODAY!!!!!!

Formal Lab is Due the week of April 20th