Writing a Scientific Conclusion

(Chemistry)

Conclusions – Please DO(See example on class web

site)

Use complete sentences with good grammar (including spelling)

Restate the purpose BRIEFLY restate the techniques used Indicate numerical results (including % error) Explain why error was above or below expected value Provide two sources of error (for each unknown)

Conclusions – Please DON’T

Don’t use 1st person (I, we, our…..) Don’t completely re-write the experimental procedure Don’t include data tables Don’t include calculations Don’t use incorrect error analysis

Faulty equipment Contamination of chemicals Procedural mistakes (like spilling) Misreading any piece of equipment (like a balance or

thermometer) Something random that you made up…..