Rules for Scientific Diagrams

Scientific equipment is the name for the various tools and devices scientists use when conducting experiments in the laboratory or out in the field

Scientific apparatus is what we call two or more pieces of equipment placed together to do a particular experiment

Use the following guidelines when drawing diagrams:

• • Use pencil

  • Title your drawing

  • Use a ruler to draw label lines

  • Do not use arrows for label lines

  • Label lines should point to the center of the structure being labeled

  • Print all labels horizontally

  • Print, do not write in running writing

  • Label the right-hand side of the drawing, if possible

  • Do not cross label lines

  • Include magnification (if a microscopic drawing) or a scale

  • Do not close off the openings of containers in your diagram