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Biology 101 Formal Laboratory Report. The Scientific Paper Bankier Library Feb./Mar. 2009. Parts of the Report . Abstract Introduction Materials and Methods Results Discussion References. Abstract . Summary Includes major information from each section Usually 1 paragraph.
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Biology 101Formal Laboratory Report The Scientific Paper Bankier Library Feb./Mar. 2009
Parts of the Report • Abstract • Introduction • Materials and Methods • Results • Discussion • References
Abstract • Summary • Includes major information from each section • Usually 1 paragraph
Introduction • General Background Information • Hypothesis • Design of the Experiment • References to Other Works and Materials
Materials and Methods • Description of the Experiment • List of Materials Used • Design of the Experiment • Procedures Used in Running the Experiment
Results • Written Description of What Happened • Data • Supporting Materials • Tables • Graphs • Photographs
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
References • Listing of Works Consulted in the Development and Running of the Experiment • We are Using APA • Another Scientific Citation Format is CSE
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.
Citing Sources – What it Looks Like When Cited Properly Author Volume Title Issue Journal Pages Publication Date Date Accessed Document Identification # Database
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
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
Formatting (2) • Results • Double spaced • Give titles to Figures and Tables • Discussion • Double spaced • Get to the point… • References • APA Format