Parts of a research project

1. Abstract

An overview

A complete synopsis

Short

Include the aims

2. Introduction

Set the scene / background

Importance

Limitations

Assumptions

3. Methods

Materials and equipment

How samples are gathered

Methods of meassurement

Methodology

4. Results

Narrate findings

Make correlations

Presented in tables or charts

7. Reference list

Use APA or MLA style

6. Conclusion

Synopsis of results

Point out the importance

Usage of the research

5. Discussion

add interpretations

Explain correlations

Use self criticism

Comparisson with previous research