Now that the lab is complete, it is time to write your lab report. The purpose of this guide is to help you write a clear and concise report that summarizes the lab you have just completed. The lab report is composed of two sections: Section I: Overview of Investigation Provide background information. Summarize the procedure. Section II: Observations and Conclusions Include any charts, tables, or drawings required by your teacher. Include answers to follow-up questions. Explain how the investigation could be improved. To help you write your lab report, you will first answer the four questions listed below based on the lab that you have just completed. Then you will use the answers to these questions to write the lab report that you will turn in to your teacher. You can upload your completed report with the upload tool in formats such as , Microsoft Word, or PDF. Alternatively, your teacher may ask you to turn in a paper copy of your report or use a web-based writing tool. Questions Section I: Overview of Lab What is the purpose of the lab? Lab Title: ___________________ Purpose: Question: Hypothesis: List Variables: Independent variable (cause): Dependent variable (effect): List Materials: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Procedure Steps: (There are seven steps and only the main step needs to be listed, not the a, b, c, etc.) Write in the Data Table Title on the line provided and complete the table. (Hint: the total spoonfuls should be the spoonfuls that are fully dissolved in the solvent). ________________________ 10g = 1 spoonful of sugar Temperature in Degrees Celsius Spoonfuls of Sugar Added Total Amount of Grams of Sugar Added (spoonfuls added X 10) 2 7 7 x 10g = 70g 24 9 9 X 10g = 90g