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Writing Reports in Science

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Biology Reading List click here

bulletChoose one of the science related books from the list for 2nd semester reading requirement (cannot be a compass book)
bulletCheck out book from a library or purchase
bulletOnly approved books
bulletYou may choose a book that is not on the list, but it must not be a book you are reading, or have already read, for another class
bullet150 pages or more
bulletOral book report
bulletState title and author of book
bulletShow the book, or scan/photo copy of book cover to show during oral report (may be displayed in a PowerPoint)
bulletTell about characters, main story line, important scenes,
bullet Ideas for oral book reports
bulletDue: May 10, 2010

Practicing Science Literacy

bulletScience Journals
bulletWrite summary of current event using PSL sheet   pdf  / word
bulletIf you are writing a summary based on an online article, please print out article and staple to PSL sheet.

 

Citing in APA

    Papers should include four major sections: the Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and ReferencesClass Requirements

bulletDiana Hacker's APA Formatting in 5.0 : Research and Documentation
bulletAPA format #2 (good one to print and keep in notebook/ binder)
bulletCitation Machine  quickly generates APA  citations     *excellent way to format your reference page properly
bulletSample APA Paper ; APA Style Guide (5.0)
bulletOwl APA Formatting and Style Guide
bulletAPA Software

 

Lab Report Template web version / .pdf / Word doc

bulletLab reports must document which Science Benchmarks are covered.
bulletScientific Method
bulletScience Action Words

all classes must TYPE  reports

Students may print report, email as attachment, or save it to a flash drive for submission

 

 

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Post Secondary Education

 

bullet Annotated Bibliography
bulletHow to Organize Your Thesis
bulletNational Writing Project (Online Teacher Resource)
bulletResearch and Documentation
bulletScientific Research in Education
bulletWriting and Presenting a Dissertation or Thesis