need help in writing reports
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more of sci-based report.
what do i write for the following?
abstract
intro ?
i only remember something abt
abstract - quick summary of why the experiment
introduction - why ....carrying out the experiment -
experiment procedure
experiment results taken
analysis of experiment results
conclusion
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totally no eye deer!! -
nono..Originally posted by InnoHippo:experiment procedure
experiment results taken
analysis of experiment results
conclusion
the rest of the sections i know need to include..
what i mean is tht for the sections i mentioned, what do i need to write ? -
and oso the precautions u took to maintain the accuracy of the experimentOriginally posted by InnoHippo:experiment procedure
experiment results taken
analysis of experiment results
conclusion -
Here is a sample guide to getting my lab reports done:
The report must contain the following parts:
• Summary
• Table of Contents
• Aim
• Introduction
• Apparatus
• Method
• Observations
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References
DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS:
Summary
Summary is a piece of writing which gives a quick and short answer to the question “what does the report say?”
Table of Contents
This table lists in sequence the material appearing in the report. Each of its entries contains the name of the topic and number of the page on which discussion of it begins.
Aim
This section describes clearly, but as briefly as practicable, the object or purpose of the reported work.
Introduction
This is the first part of the main text of the report. The purpose of introduction is to present the subject of the report initially to the reader. There is no set formula for writing an introduction but not contain the technical background, general theory (underlying general subject) and specific theory (underlying reporterÂ’s work and findings).
Apparatus
All apparatus and equipment used in the performance of the work must be listed. This part should contain a schematic illustration which shows the apparatus.
Method
This is a complete chronological account of the work and it should describe the work accurately and fully, in a step-by-step manner, but as briefly and simply as possible. Although some slight overlap is occasionally unavoidable, in this part duplicating or overlapping observations and conclusion should be avoided.
Observation
Here are recounted the observation made while the work was performed. It must be included in the recorded data and comments made on their significance.
Results
This part is a clear description of the mathematical steps being taken in processing the raw data. The results of this process should be presented in a suitable form like a table or graph. Also this part must contain a sample calculation.
Discussion
This part of the report is by far the most important. In discussion you must compare the results you obtained with the expected theoretical results and note whether your results confirm the theories behind the experiment, suggesting reasons if they do not. Also your should discuss any difficulties that you experienced with the method and offer suggestion for improving the experiment. Possible sources of errors should be identified too.
Conclusion
This section is a short summary stating what you have discovered about your results and the expected results. The conclusion will state whether or not you achieve your aim; so before writing your conclusion read your aim again.
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aiyah .... so easy .... type title of experiment in google ....Originally posted by bismarck:nono..
the rest of the sections i know need to include..
what i mean is tht for the sections i mentioned, what do i need to write ?
copy some stories into the introduction .... beat about the bush ...
abstract is simply a summary .... so write it last -
Originally posted by ditzy:Here is a sample guide to getting my lab reports done:
The report must contain the following parts:
• Summary
• Table of Contents
• Aim
• Introduction
• Apparatus
• Method
• Observations
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References
DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS:
Summary
Summary is a piece of writing which gives a quick and short answer to the question “what does the report say?”
Table of Contents
This table lists in sequence the material appearing in the report. Each of its entries contains the name of the topic and number of the page on which discussion of it begins.
Aim
This section describes clearly, but as briefly as practicable, the object or purpose of the reported work.
Introduction
This is the first part of the main text of the report. The purpose of introduction is to present the subject of the report initially to the reader. There is no set formula for writing an introduction but not contain the technical background, general theory (underlying general subject) and specific theory (underlying reporterÂ’s work and findings).
Apparatus
All apparatus and equipment used in the performance of the work must be listed. This part should contain a schematic illustration which shows the apparatus.
Method
This is a complete chronological account of the work and it should describe the work accurately and fully, in a step-by-step manner, but as briefly and simply as possible. Although some slight overlap is occasionally unavoidable, in this part duplicating or overlapping observations and conclusion should be avoided.
Observation
Here are recounted the observation made while the work was performed. It must be included in the recorded data and comments made on their significance.
Results
This part is a clear description of the mathematical steps being taken in processing the raw data. The results of this process should be presented in a suitable form like a table or graph. Also this part must contain a sample calculation.
Discussion
This part of the report is by far the most important. In discussion you must compare the results you obtained with the expected theoretical results and note whether your results confirm the theories behind the experiment, suggesting reasons if they do not. Also your should discuss any difficulties that you experienced with the method and offer suggestion for improving the experiment. Possible sources of errors should be identified too.
Conclusion
This section is a short summary stating what you have discovered about your results and the expected results. The conclusion will state whether or not you achieve your aim; so before writing your conclusion read your aim again. 
thanks ditzy..
anyway there's some differences in the list u provided compared to the 1 my lecturer wanted..
but heck, i will see which 1 fits best. -
Best is having no appendices at all, nobody bothers flipping to appendices.
This is the layout set by my professor. Usually I follow this to get my reports done. -
true..Originally posted by ditzy:Best is having no appendices at all, nobody bothers flipping to appendices.
This is the layout set by my professor. Usually I follow this to get my reports done.
i noticed yr apparatus and methods separated 1. my sch loves to glue them together...-_- -
i tried, nothing useful came up.Originally posted by InnoHippo:aiyah .... so easy .... type title of experiment in google ....
copy some stories into the introduction .... beat about the bush ...
abstract is simply a summary .... so write it last -
80% of the final required volume in ultrapure water was measured using a measuring cylinder.
waht is yr interpretation of this?
waht i want to say is that the water i am using is ultrapure and i want to measure 80% of the final volume in a measuring cylinder.
saying that " 80% of the final required volume of ultrapure water was measured in a beaker" would sound abit weird to me -
for papers, always include the results and conclusion in it oso, the rest are just standard details.. becuz ppl usually read the abstract first. the report must be as simple and clear as possible, abit funnie, or non-standard fprmat never mind la.. ive seen worst, whole thing lump into 1 section. read already can die man.
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It would depends also? Some projects might omit out some of the sections also... See what your school, lecturer or supervisor wants?Originally posted by bismarck:true..
i noticed yr apparatus and methods separated 1. my sch loves to glue them together...-_-