| Description |
xvi, 296 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. The scientific method -- 2. Developing a literature search strategy -- 3. Reading and writing scientific papers -- 4. Step-by-step instructions for preparing a laboratory report or scientific paper -- 5. Revision -- 6. A 'good' sample student laboratory report -- 7. Poster presentations -- 8. Oral presentations |
| Summary |
Providing practical advice to students on how to write for biology, this book shows how to write for a particular audience, self evaluate drafts, and paraphrase for improved comprehension |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: Sunderland, Mass.: Sinauer Associates, 2005 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-285) and index |
| Subject |
Biology -- Bibliography.
|
|
Biology -- Authorship -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
|
|
Biology -- Authorship -- Style manuals.
|
|
Life sciences -- Authorship -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
|
|
Report writing.
|
|
Technical writing.
|
| Genre/Form |
Bibliographies.
|
|
Handbooks and manuals.
|
| LC no. |
2009009249 |
| ISBN |
1429234911 (alk. paper) |
|
9781429234917 (alk. paper) |
|
