RM: Report writing

Question 1

What are the overall features of a scientific report?

Answer 1

• Intro
• Abstract
• Method
• Discussion
• Results
• References

Question 2

What is included in the introduction of a scientific report?

Answer 2

Literature review which looks at relevant theories, concepts and studies

Begins broadly and gets more specific until hypothesis and aim are presented

Question 3

What is included in the abstract of a scientific report?

Answer 3

Short summary (150-200 words) that includes main elements such as aims, hypotheses, method, procedure results and conclusion

Question 4

What is included in the discussion of a scientific report?

Answer 4

• Summary of findings in verbal form
• Relationship of results
• Limitations
• Real world implications

Question 5

What is included in the method of a scientific report?

Answer 5

Should be detailed enough for replication
- Design
- Sample
- Apparatus/material
- Procedure
- Ethics

Question 6

What is included in the results of a scientific report?

Answer 6

Summary of key findings
- Descriptive stats
- Inferential stats
- Raw data and calculations

Question 7

How are journal references set out in a scientific report?

Answer 7

Author, date, article title, journal name, volume (issue), page numbers

Question 8

How are book references set out in a scientific report?

Answer 8

Authors, date, title, place of publication, publisher