How do I write the procedures section of a lab report?

How do I write the procedures section of a lab report?

The purpose of this section is to give clear and precise directions on how to conduct this experiment.  These are the steps you took to complete the experiment.  This section is written in a paragraph format using the past tense.  It will summarize what was actually done when you conducted the experiment. Make sure to include enough detail so that someone could replicate the work based on this section. Include any changes from the outlined procedure and any mistakes that occurred in the process.


Words to show each step in the procedures: (Choose one set of words listed below.)

  • Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, etc. 

  • First, then, next, lastly 

  • First, second, third, fourth, etc. 

  • After, next, later, following, etc.