Engineering Laboratory Report Format

Laboratory reports are one of the most frequently written documents in engineering. The
purpose of reports is to document the findings and communicate their significance. Good
laboratory reports represent data, demonstrate comprehension of concepts, and enable
individuals to understand and replicate the experiment without difficulty.
I.

Individual Report Writing Guidelines

Individual laboratory report shall include the following:

1.
2.
3.
4.
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6.
7.

Title page
Introduction
Objectives of the experiment
Results
Discussion
Conclusion/Findings
References

Title page format:

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY DASMARIAS

College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology

Title of Experiment
Experiment No. __
By
First Name, M.I., Surname
Course/Year/Section
Subject Name
Date Performed: _________
Date Submitted:_________
___________________
Instructor

Introduction:
The introduction should include a short discussion of the relevant theory of the topic of
the experiment. It should include the purpose (what was tested), problem (why was the
experiment conducted), and scope (what was analyzed) of the report.
Objectives of the Experiment:
This section should state the specific objectives of the experiment that will validate or
verify the theory under investigation.
Results:
The results are the data that the experiment yielded. It includes tables, graphs, charts, and
calculations or answers to questions. Remember to properly label them.
Discussion:
The discussion presents an interpretation of the data. This is an important part of the
report because it is here where the student demonstrates understanding of the experiment and
related concepts. The discussion may include comparison of expected results with experiment
results, analysis of errors, and explanation of results in terms of theoretical issues.
Conclusion/Findings:
This section should present overall conclusion relating to the original purpose of the
study. It should discuss any finding related to the objectives of the experiment. List conclusion
in order of importance and link them to the information in previous sections of the report.
References:
Properly document any textual research and primary sources (interviews, observations,
surveys)
Sample format:
Hillier, F.S., Libierman, G.J.(2010) Introduction to Operations Research,9th Edition, McGraw Hill

II.

Group Report Guidelines

Group reports are to be handwritten and shall include the following:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Title page
Objectives of the experiment
Results
Graphs and Sample Computations
Answers to Questions (if any)

Title page format:

Title of Experiment
Experiment No. __

By
1. First Name, M.I., Surname
2. First Name, M.I., Surname
3. First Name, M.I., Surname
Group No.___
Subject Name
Date Performed: _________

__________________
Instructor

Individual Performance Rubric

Criteria

4
Put great
amount of effort
towards the
activity

3
Put fair amount
of effort
towards the
activity

2
Put little effort
towards the
activity

1
Put no effort
towards the
activity

On task during
the period with
very good
contribution to
the group work

On task most of
the period with
good
contribution to
the group work

On task some
of the period
with little
contribution to
the group work

On task little
or none of the
period with no
contribution to
the group work

Arrived on or
ahead of time

Arrived 10
minutes late

Arrived 15
minutes late

Arrived 30
minutes late

4
Data/Answers
are complete
and within error
criteria.

3
Some data or
answers are
missing in the
report

2
Many data or
answers are
missing in the
report

1
Few data or
answers were
presented in
the report

Content
(20%)

The report is
complete and
very detailed

One content of
the report is
missing

Two contents
of the report
are missing

Three contents
of the report
are missing

Presentation
(20%)

All sections are

in order and
well formatted

All sections are

in order and
fairly formatted

Some sections
of the report is
disorganized

The report was

totally
disorganized

Delivery
(10%)

The report was

submitted ahead
of schedule

The report was

submitted on
schedule

The report was

submitted late
of schedule

The report was

submitted on
different time

Effort
(40%)

Task Behavior
(40%)

Punctuality
(20%)

Rate

Group Report Rubric

Criteria
Result
(50%)

Rate

Individual Report Rubric

Criteria

Introduction
(10%)

Results
(10%)

Discussion
(40%)

Conclusion
(20%)

Spelling,
Grammar and
Sentence
Structure
(10%)
Presentation
(10%)

4
Complete and
well written;
provides
relevant
background of
the experiment

3
Nearly
complete;
missing some
minor points

2
Limited
information
was presented;
missing major
points

1
Very little
information
was presented
or incorrect
information

Tables, graphs
and figures
were organized
with no error

Tables, graphs
and figures
were organized
with minor
errors

Tables, graphs
and figures
were organized
with many
errors

Tables, graphs
and figures
were
disorganized
and with errors

Results were
interpreted
correctly; shows
good
understanding
of the
experiment

Missed some
minor points in
the
interpretation of
results

Missed some
important
points in the
interpretation
of results

Interpretation
of results is
incorrect;
shows little
understanding
of the
experiment

Relevant,
specific and
conveys good
understanding
of the subject

Relevant but
shows some
inconsistencies
with other parts
of the report

Lack
relevance;
inconsistent
with other
parts of the
report

Irrelevant;
shows little
knowledge of
the subject

Use of English
language is
correct and well
written

Some errors in
the English
language were
evident

Many errors in
the English
language were
evident

Poor usage of
the English
language

All sections are

in order and
well formatted

All sections are

in order and
fairly formatted

Some sections
of the report is
disorganized

The report was

totally
disorganized

Rate