Sections of scientific report

Question 1

What is the order of the 6 terms?

Answer 1

1. Abstract
2. Introduction + Aim/hypotheses
3. Method
4. Results
5. Discussion
6. Referencing

Question 2

What is the abstract stage?

Answer 2

A concise summary of the report.

• Its about 150 words and tells the reader about the major elements of the report.
• Help researchers find the most relevant reports to read in full.

Question 3

What is the intro stage?

Answer 3

Is a literature review and overview of the current research field

• Written using a funnel technique covering broad terms first.
• Ends with the aim and hypothesis.

Question 4

What is the method stage?

Answer 4

Should be detailed enough so others would be able to replicate. Should include:

• Design and method
• Sample and participants
• Apparatus/equipment
• Procedure
• Ethics

Question 5

What is the results stage?

Answer 5

Include key findings in relation to hypothesis