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Introduction to Scientific Writing. Creative or Scientific?. Both have a very important place in our world For formal lab reports it is important to vary your style of writing so that it is consistent with scientific standards (helps us communicate with each other easier) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Introduction to Scientific Writing
Creative or Scientific?Both have a very important place in our worldFor formal lab reports it is important to vary your style of writing so that it is consistent with scientific standards (helps us communicate with each other easier)What is the difference?--- you try!
Subject: Bunsen Burners
In your pair groups write a few sentences in the style you are assigned (5 minutes) then we
will share.
Components of a Formal Introduction
• Title • Independent and Dependent variable(s)• General Background Information
• Describe important characteristics of the IV and DV using research
• Analysis of prior research • Statement of the problem
• Rationale (Why will you conduct this experiment? How does this relate to my everyday life?)
• Purpose (What do you hope to learn?)• Hypothesis (What do you think will
happen?)
Let's Try One TogetherIn this experiment we will be testing
temperatures affect on viscosity.
Materials: One set of 5 oils sealed in tubes with black rings, stopwatch, cow magnet, ruler,
beaker, Bunsen burner, and water
What is our purpose, rational, and hypothesis?
Paraphrasing
An elephant’s skin is wrinkled. The skin is almost one inch
thick. It will burn if it is exposed to the sun for a long time. That is why elephants spend much of
the day in the shade.
Paraphrasing (cont.)
1. What absolute minimum words do we need to understand? Cross out words we don’t need. (think caveman language….bare words)
2. Write words on a separate page.
3. Re-write without looking back.
Your Task• Research and design your own
experiment to study endothermic and exothermic reactions (in groups of three and four)
• Perform your experiment and gather data
• Write a formal introduction to a lab report
• Follow the format of the report using your rubric as a guide
Materials
Any item available to you at your lab station and:
Citric AcidHydrochloric Acid
Baking SodaMagnesium
Scale
Section 1 Lab GroupsA: James (3), Dan (1), Grady (4), and Zach (2)
B: Amanda (4), Alyssa (1), Veronica (2), and Beth (3)
C: Nora (3) Eul Ji (1), Simon (4), and Brian (2)
D: Andrew (2), Same (3), and Robert (1&4)
E: Ryan (1), Katy (3), Kelly (4), and Erica (2)
Section 2 Lab Groups
F: Forrest (1), Sean (3), Cat (2), and Eric (4)
G: Carly (4), Ben (3), Natalie (1), and Erin (2)
H: Kristen (3), DaSom (4), Becca (2), and Tyler (1)
I: Landon (3), Alex (4), Casey (2), and Sam (1)
J: Justin (4), Conner (2), Emma (3), and Hannah (1)
Section 4 Lab GroupsGroup P: Angel (3), Erin (1), Hannah F (4), and Tonya (2)
Group Q: Mike (2), Jenny O (1), Anna (4), and Tom (3)
Group R: Rachel (2), Meredith (1), Erikson (4), and Zach (3)
Group S: Cat (1 & 4), Joe L (2), and Derek (3)
Group T: Hanna H (1), Joe V (2), Bryant (4), and Jesse (3)
Group U: Linh (1), Lizzy (2), Ryan (3), and Brian (4)
GradingGrading will be done using the rubric found online and in your lab packet. Be sure to
follow it completely for the best grade. Each individual will receive his/her own grade, but
each person’s contribution is vital to the success of the experience.