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Lab Write-Up Format 2025

This document outlines the lab report format for IB Chemistry internal assessments, including sections for research and design, analysis, and conclusion. The research and design section includes an introduction, research question, identification of variables, and methodology. The analysis section covers data collection, processing, and presentation. The conclusion summarizes the process, addresses whether the data supports hypotheses, and compares results to literature values. The evaluation comments on controlled variables, equipment, errors, and discusses improvements.

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Lab Write-Up Format 2025

This document outlines the lab report format for IB Chemistry internal assessments, including sections for research and design, analysis, and conclusion. The research and design section includes an introduction, research question, identification of variables, and methodology. The analysis section covers data collection, processing, and presentation. The conclusion summarizes the process, addresses whether the data supports hypotheses, and compares results to literature values. The evaluation comments on controlled variables, equipment, errors, and discusses improvements.

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IB Chemistry - Internal Assessment Lab Format

A. Research and Design

Use the following sheet as a checklist when writing lab reports. Each lab report may focus on
different sections so be sure that you are focusing on the section(s) that the lab is addressing.

Introduction/ Background Information


A short paragraph explaining to the reader what was performed during the experiment. Include
diagrams, if appropriate.

Research Question
Focused and not ambiguous in any way.
Should be written in the form “How is y dependant on x?”

Variables

Independent (Variable you purposely change)


Dependent (measured variable)
Controlled (variables that are kept constant)
Variables are identified and listed correctly.

Methodology (Procedure)
List the apparatus used.
Include a labeled diagram, if appropriate.
Tools with uncertainties and quantities are clearly stated.
Describe how you are going to change the independent variable.
Describe how you are going to measure the dependent variable.
State the ranges of the independent variable you are going to use.
State how many times you are going to repeat the measurements of the dependent variable.
If a graph is going to be generated, you must collect at least 5 data points.
If an average value is to be calculated, the procedure should be repeated until consistent
results are obtained.
Describe how the Controlled Variables will be controlled (kept constant)

B. Analysis

Data Collection
Both quantitative and qualitative data must be recorded. (Make sure this is raw data only.) Data
tables are easy to read and clearly labeled.
A title is provided.
Make sure that all columns, etc. are properly headed & units are given. The decimal points
should agree.
Uncertainties are mandatory and can be given within column headings for equipment precision
and as footnotes beneath data tables for other types of uncertainties.
The number of decimal places in the measurement is consistent with the uncertainty.

Data processing
Headings and the equation being used are provided to show the reader what you are doing.
Headings are clear.
An example of one set of raw data’s calculation is shown through completion. The other sets do
not need to be shown yet the answers to their calculations should be shown.
Uncertainties are propagated.
Significant figures are followed
Units are provided.
Graphs are properly labeled and clear.
Graphing raw data only counts as processing if the best-fit line, gradient, etc. are determined.

C. Conclusion
Give a brief summary of the process used
Start by addressing whether your data seems to support or refute a theory or known value.
Specifically refer to your graph/data to give support to this discussion.
Avoid the use of the word “proof” or “proves” within your conclusion, as your data will not
prove anything. It only supports or does not support your hypothesis (if you had a hypothesis)
Compare the results with data values and calculate a percentage error between your results
and a literature value.
Compare the % error to the uncertainty.
Discuss any outlier points could be discussed (if there were any outlier points) as well as
possible reasons for those outlier points.

D. Evaluation

This paragraph section discusses how well the experimental design helped answer your
experimental question.
Comment on…
Controlled variables
Equipment used and the method you used. Range of values and number of repetitions.
How significant (major/minor) your errors were.

Improvements
Discuss how random and systematic errors can be reduced. Be specific!!!
In reference to the evaluation, what realistic and useful improvements
i) in the procedure
ii) in the equipment and material used
to minimize errors if you were to do this investigation again?

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