Writing Reports in Science

Educate for

Biology Reading List click here

Choose one of the science related books from the list for semester reading requirement (cannot be a compass book)

Check out book from a library or purchase

	Only approved books
	You 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
	150 pages or more

Oral book report

	State title and author of book
	Show the book, or scan/photo copy of book cover to show during oral report (may be displayed in a PowerPoint)
	Tell about characters, main story line, important scenes,
	Ideas for oral book reports

Practicing Science Literacy

	Science Journals
	Write summary of current event using PSL sheet pdf / word
	If you are writing a summary based on an online article you chose yourself, 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 References. Class Requirements

	Diana Hacker's APA Formatting in 5.0 : Research and Documentation
	APA format #2 (good one to print and keep in notebook/ binder)
	Citation Machine quickly generates APA citations *excellent way to format your reference page properly
	Sample APA Paper ; APA Style Guide (6.0)
	Owl APA Formatting and Style Guide
	APA Software

Lab Report Template pdf / Word doc

Lab reports must document which science benchmarks are covered.

	Scientific Method
	Science Action Words

all classes must TYPE reports

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

Post Secondary Education

	Annotated Bibliography
	How to Organize Your Thesis
	National Writing Project (Online Teacher Resource)
	Research and Documentation
	Scientific Research in Education
	Writing and Presenting a Dissertation or Thesis