Writing the materials and methods
Ng, K.H.; Peh, W.C.
Singapore Medical Journal 49(11): 856-858; Quiz 859
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-5675 PMID: 19037549 Document Number: 616432
When writing scientific papers to share their research findings with their peers, it is not enough for researchers to just communicate the results of their study; it is equally important to explain the process by which they arrived at their results, so that the study can be replicated to validate the observations. The materials and methods section is used to describe the experimental design and provide sufficient details so that a competent colleague can repeat the experiment. A good materials and methods section will enable readers to evaluate the research performed and replicate the study, if necessary.