3i- Background information

Question 1

What 3 things should scientific reports contain?

Answer 1

• an explanatory title
• an abstract including aims and findings
• an introduction explaining the purpose and context of the study including the use
  of several sources, supporting statements, citations and references

Question 2

What should the introduction of a scientific report provide any information to suppport?

Answer 2

• choices of method
• results (justification)
• discussion (justification)

Question 3

What should an introduction explain?

Answer 3

Why the study has been carried out and the place of the study in the context of existing understanding

Question 4

How should background information be displayed in a scientific reports introduction?

Answer 4

It should be clear, relevant and unambiguous