2. Introduction (Should be several paragraphs – 1.5 – 2 pages) Give some in

2. Introduction (Should be several paragraphs – 1.5 – 2 pages) Give some interesting and relevant background information on the topic and method that you are investigated. In this case begin by describing the system involved; both anatomy and physiology. If you are looking at the activities of enzymes, give information on the enzymes and its activities. When doing urinalysis lab, write on urinalysis, etc. Give information so a reader will know what you are working on. The text and the power point slides usually provide some background information. However, use other sources to add more information or to explain further what was discussed in class. Example, if your lab report is on effect of an enzyme, say what the enzymes are, their functions, their importance, where they are commonly found, etc. Be sure to mention what the objectives and the hypothesis are. Also mention the importance of testing for these molecules. You must also include in-text citations. You can include the text and other relevant sources. YOU MUST CITE USING ONE OF THE COMMON FORMATS – MLA or APA.
3. Materials and Methods – Use the materials and methods provided in the lab manual. If you were instructed to do something different from what’s in the manual you must mention that. THIS SECTION SHOULD BE WRITTEN IN PARAGRAPH FORM AND NOT AS A LIST. DESCRIBE WHAT YOU DID. DO NOT LIST ANYTHING. Remember DO NOT USE PERSONAL PRONOUN “I” WHEN WRITING YOUR REPORT
4. Results/Data – Results are usually given in a table or graph format. In both cases there must be a number and title or legend for each.
Give a short summary of the results. Include information like
– Which tubes were positive for what is being tested? What was the color or reaction?
– Which tubes were negative for what is being tested? What was the color or reaction?
– Which tubes gave any change?
5. Discussion/Conclusion – Discuss the results you obtained in terms of expected results and results obtained. Mention any observations you made as the experiment or activity progressed. Discuss whether the experiment went as planned. If it did not, mention what may have been the cause for the discrepancy. Give your overall opinion on the outcome of the activity. Discuss whether your hypothesis can be accepted or rejected. What could have been done to improve the outcome of the activity? Did you learn anything special? Select a disease with similar results from the urinalysis and write a short essay on that disease. Include a description of the disease, common signs and symptoms, how the disease is diagnosed, treatment, etc….