Toi Ohomai – NZDE Laboratory Report Structure Guide

Cover page
 “New Zealand Diploma in Engineering Level 6”
 Name
 Student ID number
 Title of the lab experiment
 Date prepared
 Due date

Aim / Objective / Summary / Synopsis

 The objective of the experiment

Apparatus
 Picture and/or labelled diagram of equipment used

Method
 Review of procedure (how was the experiment conducted?)
 Reference back to apparatus

Results
 Data collected from conducting the method

Result Analysis
 Calculations and findings from data collect from results
 Show sample calculations

Conclusions
 State observations from experiment
 Answer any specific questions

Recommendations
 Suggestions how the experiment could be improved

References
 Always on a separate page
 Reference all sources used (even ideas found elsewhere)

Appendices (if needed)

 Extra information not needed in the main body of text

NOTE: All lab reports must be written in a clear manner and you are encouraged to
word-process them too. The use of full words, past tense and no personal referencing
are important. Do not copy anyone else’s report and make sure you proof read your
report before it is submitted.

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