Scientific reports are generally expected to adhere to a particular structure. Some elements (in bold) are core to all projects, whilst others may not always be required or necessary.
| Title | General or descriptive heading |
| Abstract/ Summary | Overview of whole report |
| Introduction | What is the problem/ issue? |
| Materials and Method | How did you address the problem? |
| Results | What did you find out? |
| Discussion | What do your findings mean (to you)? |
| Acknowledgements (optional) | Who helped you? |
| References | What work did you refer to? |
| Appendices (optional) | Extra relevant information or graphics |
Along with the detailed overview of each of these elements in this PDF, further information about scientific reports can be found at:
UniLearning: another excellent writing resource from Australia
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