AGRI 195 1st Exam (2a)

Scientific Writing

direct to the point; technical/formulaic

Narrative writing

a long descriptive prose

Scientific paper

is a written and published report describing original research results

Scientific Paper Format

• Abstract

• Introduction

• Materials and Methods

• Results

• Discussion

• References cited

Title

describe concisely the core contents of the paper

Byline

name of author(s) and their affiliation

Abstract

highlight of the major elements of the paper

Keywords

brief lists of words that characterize the main topics

Abbreviations

acronyms and their meanings

Introduction

provide context and rationale for the study

Materials and Methods

describe the materials used and the experimental procedure so it is reproducible

Result

describe the findings without interpretation

Discussion

interpret the findings of the study

Conclusion

answers the objectives of the study