Guide, Information, Data, and needed files are included.
1) TITLE PAGE:
Name of institution and department
Title and number of the experiment
The date the experiment was performed
The date the report is due
2) ABSTRACT:
A brief synopsis of the experiment and what was learned
Should be one or two paragraphs
What was done in your experiment
Why it is important to do the experiment
What are the most significant results
Abstract should only include information that is in the body of the report
3) INTRODUCTION:
The objective or purpose for doing this work
4) THEORY:
Explain the theory used or being tested in the present experiment
Include the governing equations
Provide text to explain the equations
State conditions, assumptions, and explain the theory in your own words
5) EXPERIMENTAL APPARATUS AND PROCEDURE:
In a detailed fashion explain equipment and the steps to perform the experiment
Give a detailed explanation of the equipment used to perform the experiment
Pictures
The manufacturer or make of the equipment
How it works
Measurement capability/range and accuracy
Any other pertinent performance characteristics
Number the figures (e.g. Fig. 1) and include a caption to describe them
Describe key steps taken to perform the experiment
6) RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:
Large arrays of data should be presented in graphical and/or tabulated form
All tables must be given a table number and caption
Plots are assigned with a Figure number and caption placed under the plot
Explain the quantities and/or trends observed in your plots and tables
Explain what the results mean
Comment on the measurement uncertainty if needed
Tell the significance of your results. Think about your objectives when discussing results
7) CONCLUSIONS:
Give a brief review of your most important results and findings
These results will have already been mentioned in your Results and Discussion section, but you should place the most important results here again in an abbreviated form
Do not place graphs or tables in this section
A detailed explanation of your results does not belong here
This section should only be one or two paragraphs long
A list of conclusions is also a way to write this section