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Parts of the Report. AbstractIntroductionMaterials and MethodsResultsDiscussionReferences. Abstract. SummaryIncludes major information from each sectionUsually 1 paragraph. Introduction. General Background InformationHypothesis Design of the ExperimentReferences to Other Works and Materials.
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1. Biology 101Formal Laboratory Report The Scientific Paper
Bankier Library
Feb./Mar. 2009
3. Abstract Summary
Includes major information from each section
Usually 1 paragraph
4. Introduction General Background Information
Hypothesis
Design of the Experiment
References to Other Works and Materials
5. Materials and Methods Description of the Experiment
List of Materials Used
Design of the Experiment
Procedures Used in Running the Experiment
6. Results Written Description of What Happened
Data
Supporting Materials
Tables
Graphs
Photographs
7. Discussion Interpretation and Explanation of Results
What Happened?
Was the Hypothesis Supported or Not?
Any Errors or Unexpected Results?
Incorporate Work of Other Scientists to Support Conclusions
8. References Listing of Works Consulted in the Development and Running of the Experiment
We are Using APA
Another Scientific Citation Format is CSE
9. Help for Citing Sources
APA Style Handbook – just ask a librarian at the Help Desk for assistance.
Diana Hacker’s Guide -- this site will show you how to do both in-text citations and a reference list. Be sure to utilize the menu under Documenting Sources for loads of examples.
Noodle Tools – Noodle Tools is a software program that helps you put together works cited pages and reference lists. Follow the instructions and you will not have to worry about the formatting of your pages, only inputting the correct citation information. Here is a link to a tutorial for getting started.
10. Citing Sources – What Information you Need
11. Citing Sources – What it Looks Like When Cited Properly
Author Volume
Title Issue
Journal Pages
Publication Date Date Accessed
Document Identification # Database
12. Citing Sources – What it Looks Like When Cited Properly References
Hale, K., Tufan, H., Pickering, I., George, G., Terry, N., Pilon, M., et al. (2002, November). Anthocyanins facilitate tungsten accumulation in Brassica. Physiologia Plantarum, 116(3), 351-358. Retrieved February 23, 2009, doi:10.1034/j.1399-3054.2002.1160310.x
Author Volume
Title Issue
Journal Pages
Publication Date Date Accessed
Document Identification # Database
13. Formatting (1) Abstract
Single spaced, 1 paragraph
Introduction
Double spaced
General ? Specific Info
Materials and Methods
Double spaced, Past tense
Reader should be able to duplicate experiment
14. Formatting (2) Results
Double spaced
Give titles to Figures and Tables
Discussion
Double spaced
Get to the point…
References
APA Format