Step 6: Publish Online
Are you done writing and revising? Before you publish your science
report, review all the steps — and check your work one last
Think of your audience, who will
be reading your report, and why they will be reading it.
In your science report, you're trying to show that:
your big question is interesting
the information you've gathered
what you found out is reasonable
and can be backed up with information
Be precise with your descriptions.
Your reader shouldn't have to guess at anything.
Use correct grammar so your writing
will be clear.
Be thoughtful about how you present
your information. One idea should lead to another in an
Avoid slang or casual language.
After doing all that, good scientists — and good writers
too — will take one more look over everything to correct little
mistakes and make sure all words and ideas are clear and descriptive.
Now, share your report with other scientists by publishing it online!
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