Does my lab report include this?

Summary/Abstract

Introduction

A link between the lab exercise and “real” engineering

Examples (three) of where this is relevant/occurs in industry 1. 2. 3.

A list of the lab objectives

Theory

An explanation of the background theory

Worked out theoretical calculations

SI units in each equation

Equipment

A clearly labelled photograph or schematic

Description of the workings of the system and its components

Procedure

A clear and concise set-by-step lab procedure

Results & Discussion

All relevant experimental data is plotted appropriately

Trends are described and discussed thoroughly

Experimental results are compared to theory

The significance of result are discussed in an engineering context

Improvements have been suggested

All questions on the lab handout have been answered

Conclusions

Have the main findings been briefly summarised

References

Bibliography