Scientific Drawing Overview

A quick recap of what is expected in a scientific drawing. I prepared this as the intro to a plant dissection but the information could be used for any dissection requiring drawing.

1. Draw what you see!! Why? Scientific drawing is all about creating a representation of what you are studying so that others can clearly see what you see. Scientific Drawing

2. Scientific Drawing Things you drawing needs: A title Single line drawing (not sketching or shading) Labels with straight lines (not crossed) Drawing should be neat and clear

3. Correct Labelling Things you drawing needs: A title Single line drawing (not sketching or shading) Labels with straight lines (not crossed) Drawing should be neat and clear

4. Adding a scale to your diagram helps others to gauge the size of what they are seeing. Scientific Drawing