Review relevant research to provide a rationale for the investigation.

Summarize relevant research to provide context, key terms, and concepts so that your reader can understand the experiment. Questions an Effective Lab Report Introduction Should Answer What is the problem?ĭescribe the problem investigated.

Usually, an instructor does not want you to repeat whatever the lab manual says, but to show your understanding of the problem. State the topic of your report clearly and concisely (in one or two sentences). Provide background theory, previous research, or formulas the reader should know. The introduction of a lab report states the objective of the experiment and provides the reader with background information. Return to Writing Studio Handouts Part 1 (of 2): Introducing a Lab Report

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