Water Investigative Report

Science Inquiry

Water

When a complete report on a research project is required, the following outline should be used

1. Title
A complete and concise identification of the project

2. Abstract
A summary of the main points of the project. The five questions that you will answer are: what you did, why you did it, how you did it, what you found, and what it means.
The length will be less than 250 words.
It is written last but inserted after the title.

3. Introduction
The purpose of the study is clearly stated.
Background information (both online and offline -<research) is provided. Examples include: description of the -8parameter(s) tested and effects of pollutants on humans and wildlife.
The hypothesis is clearly written as an "If/then" statement.

4. Materials:
A list of everything used in the investigation, including -*quantity and measuring units, is included.

5. Procedure
Each step of the procedure is clearly outlined so someone could duplicate your work
Extra details, explanatory notes and drawings are added when necessary.

6. Data & Analysis
All data is placed in a table or another appropriate format
Date and time are noted for each data collection day.
Graphs of the data are provided.
Sample calculations are included
Analysis of data/interpretation of graphs are included.

7.Conclusion
Expected outcomes and actual observations are discussed.
Conclusions are clearly the result of analysis of the data collected.
Errors are noted.
Possible modifications are noted (this is not optional).
Further study suggestions are offered, if appropriate.

8.Works Cited/Consulted
A list of pertinent resource material

9.Acknowledgments
Credit given to persons and institutions that helped or -advised.

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1. Title	A complete and concise identification of the project
2. Abstract	A summary of the main points of the project. The five questions that you will answer are: what you did, why you did it, how you did it, what you found, and what it means. The length will be less than 250 words. It is written last but inserted after the title.
3. Introduction	The purpose of the study is clearly stated. Background information (both online and offline -<research) is provided. Examples include: description of the -8parameter(s) tested and effects of pollutants on humans and wildlife. The hypothesis is clearly written as an "If/then" statement.
4. Materials:	A list of everything used in the investigation, including -*quantity and measuring units, is included.
5. Procedure	Each step of the procedure is clearly outlined so someone could duplicate your work Extra details, explanatory notes and drawings are added when necessary.
6. Data & Analysis	All data is placed in a table or another appropriate format Date and time are noted for each data collection day. Graphs of the data are provided. Sample calculations are included Analysis of data/interpretation of graphs are included.
7.Conclusion	Expected outcomes and actual observations are discussed. Conclusions are clearly the result of analysis of the data collected. Errors are noted. Possible modifications are noted (this is not optional). Further study suggestions are offered, if appropriate.
8.Works Cited/Consulted	A list of pertinent resource material
9.Acknowledgments	Credit given to persons and institutions that helped or -advised.