Resources for Writing in the Sciences
Web Resources
- Elements of Style for Writing Scientific Journal ArticlesPublished by Elsevier
- Scitable by Nature EducationWriting Scientific Papers
Citation Guide
Print Resources
A Guide to Writing in the Sciences by
While teaching writing to undergraduate science students, Gilpin and Patchet-Golubev discovered that although many relatively sophisticated manuals for scientific writing exist, most are aimed at mainly professionals or specialists and are of little practical use to the majority of students. This introductory guide fills that large gap. Direct and friendly in tone the book provides clear and concise explanations of the basic elements of scientific writing required of students. The various genres are detailed – in particular lab reports and research essays – as well as scientific articles, poster presentations, proposals, and even essay exams. Similarities and differences among these genres are underlined in order to illustrate structural principles and to provide practical writing tips. A detailed chapter covers the elements of grammar and punctuation that are fundamental to all good writing; it also outlines some key points about scientific style in particular. Using accessible language throughout, the authors organize their material with helpful lists, copious examples, and boxed writing and research tips. There are several useful appendices (including a classification chart of organisms and an international units conversion chart), an index, and selected bibliography on science and technical writing. Unique in its field, this guide offers a practical and valuable guide to the basic principles and conventions of science writing.
Call Number: EBOOKISBN: 0802083668Publication Date: 2000-09-01
Science and Technical Writing by Call Number: EBOOKISBN: 0415925517Publication Date: 2000-12-13With this new edition, Science and Technical Writing confirms its position as the definitive style resource for thousands of established and aspiring technical writers.
A Short Guide to Writing about Chemistry by
This writing guide, by the author of Pearson's best-selling Short Guide to Writing about Biology along with two well-known chemists, teaches students to think as chemists and to express ideas clearly and concisely through their writing. Providing students with the tools they'll need to be successful writers, A Short Guide to Writing about Chemistry emphasizes writing as a way of examining, evaluating, and sharing ideas. The book teaches readers how to read critically, study, evaluate and report data, and how to communicate information clearly and logically. Students are also given detailed advice on locating, evaluating, and citing useful sources within the discipli≠ maintaining effective laboratory notebooks and writing laboratory reports; writing effective research proposals and reports; and communicating information to both professional and general audiences.
Call Number: QD8.5 .D38 2010ISBN: 0205550606Publication Date: 2009-12-15
Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences by ISBN: 0312649711Publication Date: 2011-12-07Written by a professional biologist who is also an experienced writing teacher, this comprehensive guide for students writing in biology, zoology, and botany provides detailed instruction on researching, drafting, revising, and documenting papers, reviews, poster presentations, and other forms of writing.
Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences by Call Number: QH304 .M36 2001ISBN: 0312258577Publication Date: 2001-02-19Written by a professional biologist who is also an experienced writing teacher, this comprehensive guide for students writing in biology, zoology, and botany provides detailed instruction on researching, drafting, revising, and documenting papers, reviews, and other forms of writing.
Your chemical science thesis [electronic resource] : an introductory guide to writing up your research project by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2007
