1. Remember…  Please do not…  Change the background.  Change the icons.  Change the font. Use Times New Roman (size 12 font).  Use color. We cannot print in color anyways.

2. Tips for the Computer  1. Save EARLY! Save OFTEN!  2. Be patient. Let the computer complete a task before asking for more.  3. Technical difficulties are part of this project. If you run into a problem fix it and move on. This is not an excuse.  4. BOLD or underline each section title of the lab.

3. What you need to complete  Title  Question  Hypothesis  Variables  Materials  Procedure  Investigational Set-Up (Labeled Diagram)  We will complete the Data Table and Graph together using Excel.  Results  Conclusions

4. Excel Instructions #1  Making a data table in Excel:  1. Open up a new page in Excel.  2. Create a data table like the one on your lab format sheet.  3. Enter your trial data in the correct places.  4. Do not include units in the boxes.

5. Excel Instructions #2  Finding an Average:  1. Highlight your entire table of data.  2. Find the funny looking “E” in the tool bar at the top. Click on this and a menu will pop down including the word “Average.” Click on this and your average will be calculated for you.

6. Excel Instructions #3  Adding borders to your table:  1. Find the cells icon on the “Home” page of Excel.  2. Choose format from the pop down menu.  3. Click on “Format cells” at the bottom of the next menu.  4. In the format cells choose “Border.”  5. Click on “Outline” and “Inside” and then click OK.  6. Your table should now be outlined.

7. Making a Graph  1. Highlight your entire table again.  2. Click on the “Insert” tab at the top of the page.  3. Find the “Chart” button and choose “Column” and then choose one of the options.  4. Now you should have a graph.  5. To label your graph, click on the “Layout” tab and look for “Chart Titles” and “Axis Titles” to complete your labels.

8. Next Steps…  Save your Excel data chart and graph!  Open a Microsoft Word file.  Follow the appropriate formatting to type your Official Reaction Time Lab.  Get as much done as you can!