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Abstract
An abstract is generally written after the lab has been completed. In this section, write a one or two-paragraph summary related to the lab activities that were completed. The abstract should include the following elements:
Objective
: the main point or central question of the lab
Methods
: a brief statement on what was done during the lab
Results
: a brief statement on what was found
Discussion
: a brief statement of what was concluded
[Insert abstract here]
Introduction
Provide a brief summary paragraph that includes the following elements:
Background
: Why is this topic (and the results of the lab activities) of interest to environmental scientists?
Purpose
: How are the techniques performed in this lab used to evaluate environmental conditions?
[Insert introduction here]
Materials and Methods
Describe the experimental procedures in enough detail that someone else could repeat the experiment. Include the following elements:
Materials
: Describe the materials and equipment used in the lab
Steps
: Briefly explain the steps taken to perform your lab and collect your data
Calculations
: Describe all mathematical equations and statistical tests used
[Insert materials and methods here]
Results
Activity 2
Data Table 1
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