#3 (this is not a freewrite) Types of Writing in your Field (150-250 words--additionally you may provide links to examples if you wish).

For this journal entry to your blog, research/think about/reflect upon the kinds of writing required by your major and your by your future career. Ask around, too!

There are several types of scientific writings.

Scientists write in lab reports. A lab report consist of headings such as Title, Abstract, Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, and Literature cited. The title is the title of the report. The abstract is a brief overview with key pieces of information. The introduction introduces the topic with background information and references to other papers. Materials and methods describe the materials needed to conduct the experiment as well as instructions on how the experiement was conducted. The results section displays the results of the experiment. The discussion sections analyzes the results and provides further insight and research problems. The literature cited section is the bibliography.

Scientists write proposals. A proposal is a type of persuasion paper. Evidence needs to be provided to show why the problem is important and matters. The scientist addresses a problem that needs further study and research. The main purpose is to seek funding for the research.

Scientists write posters. Sometimes scientists have panels where they display information using posters. The visual component is important in poster construction, but the information written on the posters is equally important.