In order to differentiate the physics style of report writing from writing for other departments, it is helpful to view a sample article from a physics journal. In physics, by adding an explanation of the concepts underlying your experiment in the discussion section, you demonstrate a level of understanding of your experimental results above knowing how to use equations appropriately.

How to write physics lab reports from University of New Hampshire, Physics Department.

This website is a quick reference that begins with three questions to ask of your lab report to ensure you have met all the criteria. It has an outline of the elements of a physics lab report and includes a grading scheme that though not applicable for your course, it is helpful to self-evaluate your lab report.

Laboratory records and reports from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Physics department

If you scroll to the bottom of this website, it has examples of common errors in writing, phrases to avoid in lab report writing, and a brief list of the essential parts of a report.

Sample report from American Journal of Physics from the physics department at McGill University.

On this site, you’ll find a sample physics publication in a traditional format for undergraduate physics students with links to handouts on formatting a lab report and a lab report checklist.