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Formal Laboratory Reports Title Introduction Materials and Methods Results Discussion Literature Cited You must label each section

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Formal Laboratory ReportsTitleIntroductionMaterials and MethodsResultsDiscussionLiterature Cited

You must label each section

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TitleWhat did you study?• The title of the lab report should

indicate exactly what you studied.Example: The effects of Pilobolus spores on Grumpy

cat

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IntroductionWhy did you study this phenomenon?

• The intro should identify the phenomenon you studied.

• Include info from other relative studies. Make certain to cite those studies used in your report.

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IntroductionWhy did you study this phenomenon?• The introduction must end

with your hypothesis.

• A hypothesis is an “IF / THEN” sentence that specifically and clearly states the question your experiment was designed to answer.

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Example Hypothesis

Example:I hypothesize that if pilobolus

spores are introduced to Grumpy cat then Grumpy cat will become happy .

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Materials and MethodsWhat did you do? How did you do it

• Describe how and when you did your work.

• Describe all equipment used to do your work.Example:

1 female cat A.K.A Grumpy Cat – 2 years of age1 cat food bowl – plastic 4 grams of pilobolus spores1 weigh boat1 electronic scale - Flinn

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ResultsWhat did you find?• In this section present

your observations and data with no interpretations or conclusion.

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Include tables and figures with each being numbered and have self-explanatory titles.

ResultsWhat did you find?

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DiscussionWhat does it mean?

• This is your chance to shine! Explain what you think your data means.

• Ex: When pilobolus spores were added to Grumpy cats daily life he ran around the house and purred.

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DiscussionWhat does it mean?

Pilobulus makes Grumpy cat Happy. Maybe?

Could be other things:

I conclude that foster kittens make Gobbles more active!

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Your assignment Form a scientifically

interesting hypothesis about: Black Bread Mold

Rhizopus stolonifer

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Your assignment:• In the results section you

must include a daily growth chart.

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Materials:

• 2 pieces of bread• 2 Petri Dishes• Water• Etc……..

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Variables to consider:

• Temperature• Location• Light• Sounds• Smells

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References

• Use MLA format

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Details:• Run the experiment from March 16th through April 17th

• Keep daily records , must have daily records for growth from the week of March 16th up to April 17th

• The week of April 20th your report is due

Hypothesis must be submitted to me before you are given your materials TODAY!!!!!!

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Formal Lab is Due the week of April 20th