Drawing a scien,fic diagram
By S. Choi
Scien,fic diagrams • Scien-fic diagrams can
be used in laboratory reports to show how equipment was set up.
• It is important for the drawings to be clear and easy to understand.
• There are certain rules that should be followed when drawing a scien,fic diagram so that it can be understood by other scien,sts.
Rule 1 – Always use a sharp pencil
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Rule 2 – Draw all straight lines using a ruler
Rule 3 – Draw using single firm lines NOT jagged sketchy lines
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Rule 4 – Diagrams should be simple two-‐dimensional (2-‐D) representa,ons
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Rule 5 – Do NOT close off openings of containers
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Rule 6 – Do NOT use shading or colouring
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Rule 7 – All equipment should be labelled with straight lines
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Rule 8 – Each equipment should be drawn in correct propor,ons
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Rule 9 – Equipment that touch each other should be touching in diagram
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Rule 10 – Use at least ¾ of the page or space provided for drawing
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