Scientific Reports

Question 1

What are the features of a scientific report

Answer 1

Abstract
Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion
References

Question 2

What is an abstract

Answer 2

• summary of entire research in 150-200 words written last out of all sections but is at the beginning of the report
• allows the reader to know if the report is relevant and worth reading

Question 3

What is the introduction

Answer 3

• gives background information around the research area, includes previous research and justification as to why the current research is being conducted

Question 4

What is the method section

Answer 4

• section that allows other researchers to replicate the research
• includes the study design, the sample and how it was gathered, materials and equipment and a complete standardised procedure

Question 5

What is the results section

Answer 5

• an objective summary of the data collected
• includes descriptive stats in tables and graphs

Question 6

What is the discussion section

Answer 6

• the objective findings and data is discussed
• the hypothesis is accepted or rejected
• implications of the research are discussed
• links with other research
• criticisms of their own research and suggestions to improve in replications

Question 7

What is the references section

Answer 7

• an alphabetical list of all researchers names used as a part of the development of the paper
  Arthur’s surname(s), date, title of book, place of publication, publisher

Duck (1992), human relationships, London, published by sage