Suggestions for Project Write-Up

1. Full Title

2. Introduction: Expand on the introduction that was presented in your outline. Give te hostorical and biological background for the study you conducted. ( 3-5 pages).

3. Methods: Review the methods that were used. (1-2 pages).

4. Results: Summarize all your data and present your findings. Tables and graphs should be used, when appropriate to present a visual depiction of your findings. A sample of your questionnaire should be included in an appendix. All completed questionnaires should also be submitted in a separate package. Analyze your experimental findings. (3-5 pages).

5. Discussion/Conclusions: Discuss your findings in the context of the appropriate literature. Did your results agree with your initial hypothesis? How could your study be improved?

6. References: Cite all sources of information, whether the information was consulted, paraphrased or directly quoted ( These distinctions should be made clear). For Internet sources, cite the title of the article or site and URL (http://www, etc. ). Use proper bibliographic citation format.

7. Appendix: The survey or questions should be included.

Format: 10-12 pages, max font size=12, 1 inch margins.

 


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