Scaled Drawings for Science Report on Cantilevers

[koujidaisuki76]

I am writing a science based report on cantilevers. My question is that,

when I draw designs, does it have to be proportional/scaled if its just in the report as a presentation or does it not matter? I was thinking that becasue my structures are small, 43 cm by 15 cm, I could scale it to fit a 8" by 5" paper. But then when I tried placing the images on my report, it was difficult to decipher what the image was.. So is it important if the drawings are scaled for presentation?

thank you

 

[jeejou]

Hi there,

My suggestion would be to have the measurements and the scales correctly printed, even though it is just a presentation in the report. By the way, you have nothing to loose if they are not graded, but what is those small miniture things matters to the examiner ? Anyway, did you check with your prof/lect/tutor ? By the way, try printing your image in a landscape view instead of potrait , have you tried it before ?

 

[piercas]

for your question! When it comes to creating drawings for a science report on cantilevers, it is important to consider whether or not the drawings need to be proportionally scaled. In general, it is recommended to use scaled drawings in scientific reports as it allows for accurate representation of the structures being studied. This is especially important when dealing with small structures, as even slight variations in size can greatly impact their functionality.

However, if your report is purely for presentation purposes and not for any kind of analysis or experimentation, then it may not be necessary to use scaled drawings. In this case, you could opt for a larger, more visually appealing image that clearly showcases the design and structure of the cantilever.

Ultimately, the decision to use scaled drawings in your science report will depend on the purpose and audience of your report. If it is meant for scientific analysis and understanding, then scaled drawings would be recommended. But if it is meant for a general audience or for visual representation, then the use of scaled drawings may not be as important. It is always best to consider the purpose and audience of your report when making decisions about the presentation of your data and findings.