Who this page is for
For undergraduate laboratory students, postgraduate researchers, and instructors reviewing permitted language assistance on experimental reports.
Give each lab report section a distinct job
Before revising individual sentences, check the report’s structure against your assignment rubric. The introduction should explain the scientific question and relevant theory. Methods should describe what you actually did, including deviations from the supplied protocol. Results should present observations and analysis; discussion should explain their meaning and limitations, unless your course combines these sections.
Replace vague wording such as “the experiment was carried out appropriately” with recorded actions. Do not supply missing temperatures, instrument settings, or sample sizes from what seems typical. If a detail is absent, consult your notebook. Keep equations, variable definitions, and references to tables attached to the claims they support.
Improve readability without upgrading the evidence
Academic writing does not require inflated vocabulary or identical sentence patterns. Prefer “we measured absorbance” to “the measurement of absorbance was undertaken” when your department permits first person. Passive voice remains useful when the procedure matters more than the operator. Choose based on clarity and local requirements, not a universal rule.
Protect the distinction between observation and explanation. A higher mean does not establish statistical significance; an association does not establish causation. Preserve uncertainty intervals, replicate counts, significant figures, and the distinction between technical and biological replicates. Replace “human error” with a specific, supported limitation—or acknowledge that its cause is unknown.
Use a controlled revision and verification workflow
Start with your own draft and check whether your institution permits AI-assisted editing. If permitted, give Humanizely a focused passage in Academic mode and specify what must remain unchanged: numerical values, units, chemical names, citations, and cautious interpretation. The free allowance is 500 words per request, so work section by section rather than separating a claim from its supporting context.
Compare the revision against your notebook, calculations, figures, and cited sources. Confirm that no procedure, explanation, or reference has appeared without evidence. Retain the original draft and a record of accepted changes. Disclose assistance where required; language revision does not replace original analysis or authorize prohibited AI use.
