Title, Abstract, References, Appendices
Title
The title is more important than you think.
Details
Titles should include the following information (if relevant to the research):
A good title should…
A good title should NOT...
- Use the title from the lab manual (e.g., Lab #1: Photosynthesis)
- Be lengthy – do not write a full sentence or small paragraph
- Use abbreviations
Abstract
An abstract highlights the most important details of your lab report.
References
For detailed information on citation, see the Online Documentation Guide.
Read more about avoiding plagiarism.
Appendices
Consult your assignment instructions to see if appendices are required for your lab report.