'''Laboratory reports''', commonly referred to as lab reports, are [[science|scientific]] papers that enable researchers to communicate their findings with others. E.g. findings such as results of scientific [[experiment]]s. Researchers and scientists often use this format to publish their accomplishments. However, they are not the only ones to write these documents: more reports are done by students of highschools and colleges for schoolwork and when competing in [[science fair]]s.
The format and rules of lab reports are very complicated and have to be strictly followed for easier communication. But, these rules might vary in different fields or even to different people. For example, in a school, each teacher might have different criteria for lab reports from their students.
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==History==
''See also: [[History of science]], [[sociology of science]] and [[sociology of scientific knowledge]]''
==Format==
There is not a specific format or style for a lab report, but it often contain basic elements listed below.
===Title Page===
On the title page, there should be some general information that help identify the experiment should the name of the experiment,
===Abstract===
===Introduction===
===Equipment/Materials or Apparatus===
===Experimental Procedure===
===Results===
===Discussion===
===Conclusion===
===References===
===Appendices===
==See Also==
[[Scientific method]]
==Reference==
http://myweb.facstaff.wwu.edu/~mendens/LabReport.pdf
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/labs.html
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