Introduction [Begin with a sentence summarizing the purpose or objective of the experiment. Follow with a few sentences that give an overview of the procedures you followed and what analytical methods you used. The introduction is also the place to mention background and previous work. Single-space the final version of the text and indent each new paragraph. ] Methods [Give a brief description of the experimental apparatus. Please cite the lab manual and only specify any modifications to the standard procedure. You may reference a fuller, illustrated description in the appendix if you choose. Give distinctive features and critical dimensions. What did you measure and how?] Safety [Describe the important safety issues that need to be considered when carrying our the experiment you described above. There are some safety issues that are common to several of the experiments and some that are unique to each. Both the general and specific safety considerations should be described] Sample Calculations [Include a brief discussion of the theoretical basis of this experiment. This section should list the equations that represent the theoretical result. The reader will refer to this section to learn how the data were reduced and how the quantitative results were derived. This section is expected to represent the result of a group effort in all of your reports and it can be identical in the reports of each member of your group. ] Results Each of the laboratories has some unique and important safety issues that need to be considered and there are some safety issues that are common to several of the experiments. [Begin this section with an overview, summarizing the key results. Next, present your data in figures or tables. (See FAQs for instructions in preparing figures and tables.) Specify what data you are presenting, how you analyzed them, and what you concluded from your analysis. Compare your results to the theory, and discuss the implications. Remember to maintain consistency with the Methods section and the Sample calculations and do not introduce new theory here. Be sure to discuss this section with your TA to insure that you know the specific issues for each experiment.]
Introduction [Begin with a sentence summarizing the purpose or objective of the experiment. Follow with a few sentences that give an overview of the procedures you followed and what analytical methods you used. The introduction is also the place to mention background and previous work. Single-space the final version of the text and indent each new paragraph. ] Methods [Give a brief description of the experimental apparatus. Please cite the lab manual and only specify any modifications to the standard procedure. You may reference a fuller, illustrated description in the appendix if you choose. Give distinctive features and critical dimensions. What did you measure and how?] Safety [Describe the important safety issues that need to be considered when carrying our the experiment you described above. There are some safety issues that are common to several of the experiments and some that are unique to each. Both the general and specific safety considerations should be described] Sample Calculations [Include a brief discussion of the theoretical basis of this experiment. This section should list the equations that represent the theoretical result. The reader will refer to this section to learn how the data were reduced and how the quantitative results were derived. This section is expected to represent the result of a group effort in all of your reports and it can be identical in the reports of each member of your group. ] Results Each of the laboratories has some unique and important safety issues that need to be considered and there are some safety issues that are common to several of the experiments. [Begin this section with an overview, summarizing the key results. Next, present your data in figures or tables. (See FAQs for instructions in preparing figures and tables.) Specify what data you are presenting, how you analyzed them, and what you concluded from your analysis. Compare your results to the theory, and discuss the implications. Remember to maintain consistency with the Methods section and the Sample calculations and do not introduce new theory here. Be sure to discuss this section with your TA to insure that you know the specific issues for each experiment.]