The text discusses the importance and purpose of experimental reports, highlighting that they present information based on observations and systematic analysis. It explains that experiments are research activities that test or prove theories. The report aims to inform readers about experiment results following scientific principles. Examples of experiment reports include making salted eggs and creating a rainbow in a glass. The text emphasizes the clarity and completeness of information in such reports, comparing two examples for clarity, completeness, structure, and language aspects.
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The structure of experiment reports consists of general statements and descriptions, divided into sections such as objectives, theories, background, materials, steps, results, and conclusions. The general statement classifies aspects of the experiment, while the description details each part systematically. Specific elements like objectives, theories, and background provide context and purpose, while sections on materials, steps, results, and conclusions outline the experiment process and outcomes. Language characteristics include logical relationships, active voice, technical terms, and the use of nouns over pronouns.
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