Re: Writing Physics Labs Part 2

[Joseph Bellina <jbellina@SAINTMARYS.EDU>]

I think you avoid it if possible...you have too many other issues on
the plate...use the stuff you have write-ups for, find
material...perhaps list members can suggest good web sites.

joe

On Thu, 14 Feb
2002, Tina Fanetti wrote:

> How do I write a physics lab?  I am real serious here.  Most of our l=
> ab equipment comes from Pasco which comes with sample experiments.  H=
> owever some of our equipment doesnt.
>
> Like we have unknown resistance boards.  I am not sure how to write a=
>  lab for them to do.
>
> And I have just got some UVA light sensors and I am unsure how/what t=
> o have the students do with them.  The obvious thing is to take them =
> outside but we have cord/computer issues.
>
> So I guess what I am asking is how do you start a lab write-up from s=
> cratch?
>
> Tina
>
> Tina Fanetti
> Physics Instructor
> Western Iowa Technical Community College
> 4647 Stone Ave
> Sioux City IA 51102
> 712-274-8733 ext 1429

Joseph J. Bellina, Jr.               219-284-4662
Associate Professor of Physics
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN 46556