Formal Lab

Question 1

needs to be informative, specific, and consse. convey the major objective of the investigation. correct taxonomic nomenclature should be included. avoid to vague or too wordy

Answer 1

title

Question 2

should be 100 words or less. brief summary of entire paper, not introduction.

Answer 2

abstract

Question 3

summarize the pertinent literature in the field. explain the rationale for the study and state the major objectives

Answer 3

introduction

Question 4

explains how the study was conducted; includes detailed descript;tion of the procedures folled and the equipment used. include enough info in order that the study could be repeated

Answer 4

materials and methods

Question 5

summarize and illustrate your findings. the results are presented both in graphic form and written in text. references in the text to a figure or table must be cited. point out in the written text the most important info or patterns that a table shwos. do not interpret data or draw major conlusions. straight forward reporting of data; integrate tables and figures within section

Answer 5

results

Question 6

interpret your results, supporting your conclusion with evidence. do the data support your original hypothesis? why? how do yoru results fit into the bigger picture?

Answer 6

discussion

Question 7

include references cited in the paper; alphabetize by last name

Answer 7

literature cited