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Ecology Writing Guide |
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Report writing
Overview
Reports usually contain the following sections, in this order:
Title | A concise description of what is covered in the report. |
Abstract | A summary of the information contained in the report. |
Introduction | Provides relevant background information and presents the aims and hypotheses of the study. |
Materials and methods | A description of the materials and methods used to produce the results. Includes any statistical methods used to analyse the data. |
Results | The collected data summarised as tables and figures with accompanying text describing what the data show. |
Discussion | Where the data is interpreted and related to previous research. |
Conclusions | A brief summary of your research findings. |
Acknowledgements | Give credit to anyone who helped with the research eg, lab group members, supervisor, tutors, technicians, etc. |
References | A list of information sources referred to in the report eg, journal articles, books, etc. |
* This template provides an outline of report headings, but report contents and requirements may differ between tutors and labs. Follow the instructions given to you by your tutors.
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