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Guidelines for Laboratory Reports and Empirical Theses Department of Psychology St. Francis Xavier University September, 2010 Table of Contents Page How to Write a Laboratory Report or Empirical Thesis Using APA Style 4 Rules of Presentation 4 Style 4 Sections of a Research Report 5 Abstract 6 Introduction 6 Method 7 Participants 7 Apparatus 7 Procedure 8 Results 9 Tables and Figures 9 A. Tables 9 B. Figures 10 Discussion 10 Referencing 11 In-text Citations 11 Quotations 12 Reference List 13 Electronic Sources 16 Secondary Sources 17 Contents 17 Appendices 17 References 19 Appendix 20 Sample Title Page 21 Sample Abstract Page 22 Sample Table Page 23 Sample Figures Pages 24 A laboratory report follows a different format than that used in an essay. Typically, the format of a research report is guided by the most recent edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed., 2009). Some of the important features of a laboratory or research report are introduced below. Please note that some instructors may modify these instructions for particular courses. How to Write a Laboratory Report or Empirical Thesis Using APA Style Rules of Presentation The APA Publication Manual not only specifies a format; it also describes the style that should be followed in a research report. Here are a few important guidelines: Write in a clear and concise style. Avoid long, awkward sentences. Use the past tense (e.g., Smith showed) or present perfect tense (e.g., researchers have shown) in the Introduction section of your paper if you are referring to past events. Use the past tense to describe the procedure and results. Use the present tense to discuss the results (e.g., the results of Experiment 2 indicate) and to present the conclusions. Typically, the present tense is used with statements that have general applicability. Do not use personal pronouns in your report: The following experiment was conducted is appropriate, whereas I co