Rhetorical Analysis of a Formal Observation Report in the Sciences
A good scientific writing allows for future study and survey of the experiment, meaning that it provides sufficient information for future scientist that may try to recreate the experiment for future knowledge. In Engaging Inquiry: research and writing in the sciences by Kirscht and Schlenz, there is a format one can use to determine a good scientific writing. This format is IMRAD, an acronym for the introduction, method, results, analysis and documentation. Timothy Quinn uses the IMRAD system to communicate the process of his experiment with coyotes and their eating habits to the reader. His report diverged slightly from this general format but it was accurate in representing his study and research, experiment, and the results that he gained from them.
In order to have a well written scientific report, according to Kirscht and Schlenz, the title should answer the question "What object and issue are under......
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