A scientific report is a type of document that contains the results of scientific research along with the researcher’s interpretation of those results. Reports are typically written for an academic or scientific audience, and they may be peer-reviewed before publication in a journal. The structure and style of scientific reports vary depending on the field of study, but all reports generally include a title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion/conclusion, and references sections.
Scientific reports usually begin with a title that concisely describes the contents of the report. The title should be followed by an abstract, which is a brief summary of the report’s main points. The introduction provides background information on the topic being studied and sets up the purpose for conducting the research. The methods section describes how the research was conducted, including details on participants (if applicable), materials used, and procedures followed. The results section presents the findings from data analysis in both textual and graphical formats. The discussion/conclusion section interprets the results in light of previous research findings and discusses potential implications for future studies. Finally, all sources cited throughout the report are listed in full in the reference section.
Reports can take many different formats depending on their intended audience and purpose. For example, laboratory reports written for fellow scientists will likely contain more technical language than those written for non-scientists such as policy makers or funding agencies. Similarly, progress reports submitted to funding agencies may focus more on justifying expenditures than on presenting new data or conclusions. Regardless of format though, all scientific reports must be clear, well-organized, and based on evidence from reliable sources in order to effectively communicate their findings to readers