# Science research writing - Methods Model **Parent**:: [[♯ Science research writing]] ## Here are three common ways to introduce the Methods [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=113) Offer a general overview by outlining the parameters of the work, for example the number of tests, the materials/equipment and perhaps the purpose of the investigation. [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=113) Provide information about the source of the materials/equipment or background information such as the properties, characteristics of the materials/equipment. [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=113) Refer back to something in the previous section, such as the aim of the project or the problem you are addressing. [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=113) ## A Methods model [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=120) ![[YYLMUATX.png]] ## 2.4.1 Language task [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=133) 1 DESCRIBE/GIVE THE SOURCE OF MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT USED Look for words and phrases such as were obtained from. [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=133) 2 PROVIDE DETAILS ABOUT MATERIALS AND METHODS ± JUSTIFICATION ± INDICATE THAT YOU TOOK APPROPRIATE CARE [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=133) * Look for verbs that communicate what the writers did, such as design, formulate, install, measure, transfer. [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=133) * Look for language that describes sequences accurately, such as prior to, subsequently,at that point. [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=133) * Look for language that communicates reasons for choices or advantages of choices, such as in order to,with the aim of,accurate,to ensure. [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=133) * Look for language that communicates that care was taken, such as gently, precisely, immediately. [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=133) 3 COMPARE WITH MATERIALS/METHODS IN OTHER STUDIES Look for language that communicates the similarities or differences between your method and other methods, for example: adapted from, similar to, instead of. [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=133) 4 INDICATE ISSUES OR PROBLEMS [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=133) * Look for language such as slightly problematic, unavoidable, challenging. [📄](zotero://open-pdf/library/items/KS7N47TZ?page=134)