• Read the lab experiment to understand its objectives, the concepts involved and the method to be used.
• Highlight or underline the important concepts and key steps in the experimental procedure.
• Do the Pre-Lab exercises to test your understanding of the experiment and write the lab procedure in your lab notebook for use during the experiment.

During the Lab Meeting

• Take notes from the instructor’s introduction, to help remember key concepts and practical details.
• While you work, think about what you are doing and how it contributes to the goal of the experiment.
• Record data immediately and completely on the data pages to avoid losing important information.
• Whenever possible do calculations and conclusions before you leave the lab, where discussion with classmates and instructor is readily available. Otherwise, do calculations and conclusions as soon as possible after the lab meeting. Ask for help if needed. Get reports completed and handed in on time.