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CHEM 80: Biosynthesis of Ethanol from Molasses (FORMAL)

Category
Scoring Criteria
Pre-Lab Quiz
Pre-lab quiz is given on the first day of lab

Points
5

A brief description of the purpose of the experiment,

Abstract

Introduction

Experimental

Data

Discussion
and
Post-Lab
Questions

Conclusion

References
Notebook
(attach carbon
copies only)

TOTAL

what was done, and major results.

(see "How to Write Lab Reports" handout)
1) Purpose of the experiment (analytical goals)
2) Detailed description of new concepts and theories,
and their relation to this experiment
1) Brief description of equipment, chemicals, and
any methods being used
2) Description of the procedure in your own words, in
paragraph form (past tense, with measurements)
Clearly recorded data:
1) Proper labels, sig figs, and units on everything
2) ALL measurements and information MUST be
presented (in clearly labeled data tables)
3) Text throughout the section explaining data
Discussion: Analyze data and results,
summarize what was important, discuss error
(see "How to Write Lab Reports" handout)

3
1
3
1
2

Questions:
Answer post-lab questions #1-4, 6

A brief conclusion, following guidelines in the

"How to Write Lab Reports" handout

List all references using an appropriate format

Turn in your completed notebook pages from lab:
1) Procedures should be written before lab begins
2) ALL data is collected and recorded; if you added
something, you must record how muchdon't guess
or use the values in your lab manual; use real data
3) All signatures must be collected during lab
Total Points

40

Score