Report Structure
This section acts as a summary and appears after the introduction.
Abstract
These present raw and summarized data and must be labeled in order.
Tables, Figure
The procedure is written in this tense/voice.
Past tense, passive
This section interprets the meaning of data and is also called the Discussion.
Analysis
Results consist of facts or interpretations of date?
Facts/Factual
The section that outlines the purpose and background of your experiment.
Introduction
This visual representation must include labels, units, and possibly a legend to label trends.
Figure
These must be identified as either manipulated, controlled, or constant in the procedure.
Variables
Instead of saying data “proved” something, what wording should be used in the Analysis?
Supported or did not support the hypothesis
This section should include purpose, method, results, and conclusions in under 300 words.
Abstract
This section briefly answers the research question and ends the report.
Conclusion
This part in the Results section should explain the main data trends without interpretation or opinion.
Text
This should accompany any numerical measurement in the procedure and in the result.
Units
This part of the Analysis section discusses errors or weaknesses in the experimental design.
Limitations / Shortcomings
Why must the Abstract contain no new information?
It should only summarize what's already in the report
This section should acknowledge all references used and follow a consistent citation format.
Sources / References / Bibliography
This rule ensures visual elements can stand alone and be understood without referring back to text.
Include descriptive captions
Why should pronouns be avoided in the procedure?
To keep the writing objective and reproducible
This part of the discussion suggests what could be done next to build on the findings or address unanswered questions.
Future work or recommendations
Writing, "The new technique was clearly successful" in the Results section is incorrect because it’s ___________.
Interpretive / assuming causation
This section should tell readers what your report is about in a short sentence and act as a heading at the top.
Title
Why must the Results section avoid language implying cause and effect?
Because interpretation belongs in the Analysis; Results should be strictly factual
What is the main purpose of writing a procedure in chronological order with precise materials and steps?
To allow replication of the experiment exactly
What two key features distinguish the Conclusion from the Analysis?
It answers the research question directly and remains brief
How does the purpose of the Abstract differ from the Introduction in terms of what it provides the reader?
Abstract gives a quick overview, while the Introduction prepares the reader with background, context, and structure