Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Publications
Campus Units
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
2007
Journal or Book Title
International Journal of Engineering Education
Volume
23
Issue
1
First Page
105
Last Page
113
Abstract
This study sought to identify the effects on student learning of a brief `synopsis format' laboratory report versus the lengthier `traditional format' laboratory report. Fifty-six Iowa State University industrial technology students were randomized into one of two groups that were required to write five synopses followed by four traditional reports or vice versa. Latin Square Design analysis revealed no difference in exam scores between students who wrote synopsis reports versus those who wrote traditional reports. Exit survey results revealed that students preferred the synopsis format and perceived that the synopsis format required them to think more deeply about the content.
Access
Open
Copyright Owner
TEMPUS Publications
Copyright Date
2007
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Hoffa, David and Freeman, Steven A., "The Impact of Laboratory Report Format on Student Learning" (2007). Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Publications. 46.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/abe_eng_pubs/46
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Comments
This article is from International Journal of Engineering Education, 23, no. 1 (2007): 105–113.