1) Most labs are formatted as: introduction -> pre-lab work, analysis and simulations -> data, printouts, and answers to questions from lab -> further observations and analysis -> conclusion.

2) Title and label all printouts and graphs you make. What signals are you displaying?

3) Be sure to include a circuit diagram in all of your reports. How are your discrete components connected to the ICs? What wires connect to which pin? How many volts are you powering your IC with? Your circuit with?

4) Be sure, to the best of your abilities, to answer all questions that are asked.

5) Be clear and concise. Most lab write-ups shouldn’t be long at all.