A good example for a title would be: “Effects of various chemicals on the growth of Escherichia coli. “[2] X Research source
Define terminology. If your report uses any specific terminology or jargon, explain it in the introduction. Use the appropriate vocabulary to explain what you are doing. You are likely trying to test, document, or describe something. You cannot prove, verify, or demonstrate the truth about something as this is not possible within the realm of science. Make sure your word choices reflect this within your report.
Accepting or rejecting your hypothesis can be done easily by stating “Our hypothesis was accepted/rejected because. . . " Then continue with your explanation.
For example: Frantzis, A. 1998. Does acoustic testing strand whales? Nature 392(6671), 29. Cite the lab manual where relevant.
Paraphrasing can be confusing. You can’t just change a few words. For example, “Most professors do not want to see quotations in a lab report,” can be paraphrased as “Using quotations to quote sources for your lab report is frowned upon by many professors. " The idea is still clear, though the sentence is unique and original.
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