429 Physics Report Writing
Sept 15, 2008
Anatomy of a Paper
Title Abstract Introduction Theory (if applicable) Materials and Methods Results (and analysis if applicable) Discussion Conclusions References
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Title
Explanation of the research
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Abstract
Summary of the research
(novelty)
what was done the results the implications
(signicance)
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Introduction
Give background
Set up the problem
Put your work into context of others
State how the current research addresses the problem
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Introduction
State how you tackled the problem
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Theory
State basic theory needed to understand research
note: theory section not always present. Depends on your specic eld, study etc.
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Materials & Methods
Give enough detail for reader to be able to reproduce your work
note: keep target audience in mind
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Materials Methods
Put & equipment into context of methods
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Results
State results and observations
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Discussion
Interpret the data
Compare with theory (if applicable)
what do the research and results tell you?
Address potential issues with data
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Discussion
Put results into context of other researchers work
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Conclusions
Sum-up the work.
State new ndings.
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Notes on Research Proposals
Objective (1 - 2 par)
state the objective of your proposed research / project
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