Earlier in this unit, you completed the lab titled Bacterial Isolation. Now it is time to write up your lab report describing the hypothesis and conclusions you drew from the lab experience. By completing the lab report, you will demonstrate your ability to do the following:
- Describe the lab’s overall objective and make a hypothesis
- Introduce relevant background knowledge on the topic
- Summarize the steps taken in the lab simulation
- Explain any obtained results
- Discuss the conclusions and implications
If you haven’t already, download the lab report file:
Lab Report – Bacterial Isolation
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the Touchstone.
A. Directions
Step 1: Download and review the lab report file. Note: You may have already done this during the Activity. Step 2: Complete each part of the lab report file as you work through the simulation. Prompts in the lab report will help you develop your responses.
- Follow the process presented to you in the How to Write a Lab Report lesson to ensure you write a thorough lab report entry.
- Review the grading rubric (below) to make sure you have an understanding of how your lab report will be graded.
Step 3: Once you’ve completed the lab simulation and your lab report, review the submission requirements (below) and update your lab report to ensure it meets the recommended requirements. Step 4: Once your lab report template is complete, submit it for grading.
Refer to the checklist below throughout the Touchstone process. Do not submit your Touchstone until you meet these guidelines.
❒ Did you review the Lab Manual before starting the simulation?❒ Did you complete the lab simulation?❒ Did you refer to the lesson on How to Write a Lab Report? ❒ Did you complete all 5 sections of the Lab Report file?❒ Did you review the Touchstone rubric and compare it to your lab report
