Criteria
Abstract
Problem or purpose stated Theoretical or experimental plan indicated Principal findings summarized Major conclusions pointed out Concise, selfcontained and complete Typically 1 paragraph between 80200 words
Introduction Criteria
Concise and appropriate background discussed Significance, scope, and limits discussed Pertinent literature cited Differences between this work and related work presented Continuity between related work and this work discussed Often 12 paragraphs long
Experimental Details
Describe new procedures used Reference standard procedures Identify materials used (indicate weights, volumes and purity) Use meaningful nomenclature and chemical formulas Describe the degree of and criteria for purity of materials prepared Describe apparatus if not standard or commercially available safety Note precautions
Results
Summarize data collected and their statistical treatment
Discussion
Interpret and compare results Indicate highlights and limitations of work Relate the findings to literature results Relate the findings to original proposal Possibly suggest further study
Conclusion
Concise short summary statement(s) Do not repeat discussions Provide major findings that relate to the original problem
Acknowledgements, References, Supplementary Materials
Acknowl...