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Title of the Experiment: maximum of 12 words, can be different from that in lab manual
if necessary
Full name of the student/sa,b
Institute or Department you came from, University and address
a

Performed 10 June 2019; Submitted 12 June 2019

ABSTRACT
A condensed version of the entire paper. It summarizes the four essential aspects of the paper: purpose of the
experiment, brief summary of the major steps/techniques, major results (yield, purity, etc.), and major conclusions
in relation to the purpose and significance of study. Do not include too much background information. Typically
written in 100-200 words.

Introduction
For figures, write a coherent caption below them. Use
The introduction provides the background about the study. centered alignment for figures and captions. For curves,
It discusses the theory behind the experiment, the indicate the units of parameters in the x and y axes.
chemical system being studied, and the pertinent chemical Indicate the equation of the best fit line and square of
and mathematical equations. correlation coefficient, R2, as well. Remove unnecessary
grid lines.
It should also contain the significance of the study and end
with its objectives. Do not copy the introduction in the lab Table 1. Summary of figures of merit.
manual. Figures of Merit Pb Zn
LOD (ppm) 0.10 0.01
Methodology LOQ (ppm) 0.30 0.02

The methodology summarizes the procedures performed For tables, write the caption above. Indicate units of
in the experiment. An effectively written methodology parameters when applicable.
ensures reproducibility of this experiment by any reader of
equal skill (e.g. undergraduate student). Do not copy the Chemical equations should be balanced and numbered.
procedure in the lab manual. Mathematical equations should be defined and numbered.
Numbers must be aligned.
Results and Discussion
Ag+(aq) + I-(aq) ⇌ AgI(s) (1)
The results and discussion is the most important part of
the report. It provides the summary and significance of the r = k[Ag+] (2)
treated data.
where r = rate of the reaction (M s-1)
It includes the rationalization of the major procedures k = rate constant (s-1)
done in the experiment. It also discusses briefly how the [Ag+] = concentration of dissolved silver ion (M)
data were obtained and treated. Most importantly, it
provides clear implications that can be drawn from the Experimental trends and/or results should be compared to
treated data. theoretical. The differences should be accounted, i.e.
sources of error. Do not include human error.
Use figures and tables to present the treated data if
necessary. Use paragraphs to discuss them. Results and Conclusion and Recommendations
discussion always come hand in hand.
This part summarizes the important results. It discusses
the degree of success or failure of the experiment based
from the study’s objectives.

Recommendations for the improvement of the study (e.g.

in terms of analyte or method) are also included.
Figure 1. Mechanism for hydrolysis of tert-butyl chloride.
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References

[1] Use ACS citation style guide.

[2] Provide reliable set of references such as printed books
and scientific journals.
[3] Limit the use of online texts, unless handbooks, and
university websites.
[4] Do not cite university manuals, including ours.
[5] Observe proper in-text citation in all parts of the
report.
[6] Do not plagiarise. See end note for further reminders
on this.
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Appendix (single column format)

A. Sample Calculations
B. Raw Data (Filled out data sheet counts as Raw Data)

End Notes:

The report (Abstract to References) should be no more than four pages. The appendices should still contain page numbers,
in reference to the main report.

Observe proper tense, voice, and other construct rules in technical writing. Ensure coherence throughout the entire paper.
Every sentence, paragraph, or fraction of the paper (e.g. Introduction) is related to the succeeding sentence, paragraph, or
fraction (e.g. Methodology).

Plagiarism includes, but not limited to, the following: (1) complete, that is other’s work submitted under his name; (2)
direct or verbatim, that is copying other’s text word for word as his own; (3) self, that is reusing previously submitted text;
(4) paraphrasing and/or mosaic, that is putting minor but not substantive revision on other’s text (such as word play) and
afterwards taking it as his own; and (5) inaccurate and/or misleading attribution, that is citing a reference which does not
mention of the claim in which it was used as a reference.