3.3a Background information

Question 1

Scientific reports

Answer 1

Should contain: an explanatory title, an abstract including aims and findings, an intro explaining the purpose and context of the study including the use of several sources, supporting statements, citations, and references.

Question 2

Background info

Answer 2

It should be clear, relevant, and unambiguous. A title should provide a succinct explanation of the study. An abstract should outline the aims and finding of the study.

Question 3

Aim

Answer 3

An aim must link the independent and dependent variables.

Question 4

Introduction

Answer 4

The intro should provide any information required to support: choices of method, results and discussion. An intro should explain why the study has been carried out and place the study in the context of existing understanding. Key points should be summarised and supporting and contradictory info identified. Several sources should be selected to support statements, and citations and references should be in a standard form.

Question 5

Decisions regarding basic selection

Answer 5

Decisions regarding basic selection of study methods and organisms should be covered, as should the aims and hypotheses.