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The following is one suggestion for a write up of an investigation.
Title Page
Contents List
Abstract
A short summary of the entire report
Introduction
- A short description of the aim(s) of the study. This should include any hypotheses that you wish to test.
- Background Theory. Library research/internet needed here. Explain any current relevant theory on your topic. This sets the scene for your own work and provides a content in which your results can be discussed.
Method description
- This section should include full details of exactly what you did, how you designed your experiment, including any equipment used.
- Use third person past tense here (e.g. 100 ml of water was added to each of four beakers.)
- Diagrams and/or photographs could be included here.
Presentation of Results
Tables, graphs, photographs, calculations etc. tables should include correct units at the top of each column, but not in the body of the table.
Discussion
What have you learnt overall from this investigation? Include a critical evaluation of your method, sources of error, and suggestions for future investigations.
Conclusion
A summary of results in context of errors, etc. as identified in the “Discussion”, as a short statement. A sentence stating whether your results support or negate your hypothesis.
References
Ask your teacher for the standard method of citing reference materials.
The Harvard method is usually adopted in science research
Acknowledgements
State any personal assistance received. Also who did what for group work.
Also could you format the introduction with spaces between numbers.
Appendices
Any other work you wish to be included in your report e.g. maps, photocopied articles.
Try and produce a typed report using a wood processor. It makes updates and production of your final draft much easier. A professional product demonstrates a pride in your work.
BACKUP all your work on a floppy disk.
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Data Analysis
Drawings
Tabulating info
Graphing
Line graphs
Column graphs
Histograms
Scatter graphs
Two+
variables
Summary
Analysis of Data
Trends
on a graph
Guidelines from BIOTA
Report Writing
Working Scientifically
Observations
Observation Questions
Hypothesis Formation
Experimental Design
Aspects
Ethics
Types of Research
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