{"id":900,"date":"2020-10-28T15:50:05","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T15:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/tutortips\/?page_id=900"},"modified":"2020-11-24T19:20:41","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T19:20:41","slug":"chemistry-overview-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/tutortips\/?page_id=900","title":{"rendered":"Chemistry – Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Similar to most science lab reports, chemistry lab reports are written to describe and analyze laboratory experiments. A chemistry lab report should be written with objective, clear, and concise language. It should be mostly written in past tense. Generally, personal pronouns are avoided, and passive voice are often used, unless specified otherwise. Depending on which chemistry course you take and what your instructor and TA expect, your lab report might require additional details and features. You should always read beforehand the lab syllabus and rubric, which are either handed out in class or available on the course website, and double check with your instructor and TA. Generally, a chemistry lab report includes the following sections, in order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n