Writing order

Suggested order to WRITE your report:

1.   Materials and Methods/Results

• Methods are usually straightforward since you have already done the experiment.
• In the results section, start with the figures and tables so you have something to write about.

2.   Discussion/Conclusions

• Once you know what your results are, it is easier to discuss the implications of those results.

3.   Introduction

• Write an introduction suitable for your results and implications.

4.   Abstract

• The abstract summarises the report. Write the abstract last so you can pick bits out of each section.