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I’ve been wanting to organize my findings in a easy to read/reference way. So, I’ll be using a standard lab journal format for most of the things that i start as of now. Of course, it does not apply to everything. I’ve done so much stuff that i never wrote down anywhere, i want to be sure i can look back at stuff i do from now on. Anyway the standard format ill be using (thanks to my teachers)

Standard Lab Format

The following is a description of the standard lab format to be used:

I. Each lab entry should start with the title of the experiment and a brief description

II. The equipment to be used should be listed; leave some room below the initial list to add additional equipment and parts.

III.A prelab section (when applicable) should include any preliminary work to be done prior to coming to the lab.

IV. The procedure section describes the activities done in the lab.  The reader of your journal should be able to follow your description without referring to a manual or handout, but you may summarize  in your own words.  Record your data, figures, sketches and observations.  Be sure to label everything.

V. In the conclusions, you should write in a narrative style.  Summarize your results and condense data when appropriate.  Answer all questions asked.