Abstract: – One paragraph that summarizes the report – Belongs at the very beginning of the paper, but should be written last – Concise description of the experimental objectives, results, and conclusions Includes why the experiment was performed; what problems were addressed; what major conclusions were found; and what major conclusions were drawn.
Does not include general background information. Uses proper terminology for your course.
Briefly explain any specific and relevant theories and research
Briefly summarize of what was done in the experiment, what was observed and what you expected to find, and what, if any, problems were encountered. Briefly summarize the laboratory techniques and equipment you used to collect and analyze the data upon which the conclusions are based.
