Writing up an experiment

What tense should be used in write

ups?

What sentence style should be used to avoid confusion?

Simple clear sentences

What should you do before writing your essay?

Plan your essay beforehand

What are effective planning tools for an essay?

Subheadings, Bullet points ,Mind maps, Flow

What sections should have their own headings?

Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion

What should the purpose of the research clearly state?

The goal of the research

What should the aim of the research include?

‘To determine...’ / ‘To find out...’ / ‘To study...’

What context should be provided in the background section?

Research species, location, climate

What must the hypothesis include?

Independent and dependent variable relationship

What is emphasized about formulating clear hypotheses?

Importance for valid and meaningful research

What should be detailed in the experimental procedures?

Step

What should be considered regarding accuracy in experiments?

Control variables

What should data presentation include?

Tables, graphs, or charts

What should be explained under each data presentation?

Trends noticed

What should be interpreted in the discussion section?

Obtained results and patterns observed

What should be discussed regarding the implications of the results?

How findings contribute to broader understanding

What should the conclusion summarize?

Key findings of the study

What should be stated about the hypothesis in the conclusion?

Whether it was supported or rejected

What is the purpose of referencing in research?

Credibility and verification

What does proper referencing help avoid?

Plagiarism

What is the purpose of citations?

Give credit to original authors, Prevent plagiarism, Respect intellectual property rights

How do citations provide context?

Allow readers to explore further, Help understand the background, Evaluate reliability of sources

What does referencing reflect in academic work?

Ethical conduct in research and writing

How to reference for 1 Author?

(surname, Year). Example: (Mendes, 2024)

How to reference for 2 Authors?

(surname 1 and surname 2, year). Example: (Mendes and Chewins, 2019)

How to reference for 3 Authors?

(surname 1, surname 2, and surname 3, year). Example: (Mendes, Chewins, and Kadzombe, 2021)

How to reference for 4 or more Authors?

(surname 1 et al., year). Example: (Mendes et al., 2009)

How to reference a Book?

Author(s) Last name, Initial(s). (Year) Title of Book. Place of publication: Publisher. Example: Smith, J. (2010) The Art of Harvard Referencing. Cambridge: Academic Press.

How to reference a Journal Article?

Author(s) Last name, Initial(s). (Year) 'Title of Article.' Title of Journal, Volume number(Issue number), Page range.

How to reference a Website?

Author(s) Last name, Initial(s). (Year) 'Title of Webpage.' Name of Website. Available at: URL (Accessed: Day Month Year). Example: Smith, M. (2018) 'The Future of Artificial Intelligence.' Tech Insights. Available at: https://www.techinsights.com/future

What is a quick way to reference using Google Scholar?

Find article, Open Google Scholar, Search and find same article, Click 'Cite', Copy reference, Paste into reference list

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