From the Book - Seventh edition.
Introduction : how and why biologists write : an introduction to biological literature 1. Locating and using biological literature Searching the literature Sample database search Using the internet Reading scientific papers Avoiding plagiarism and taking notes Working efficiently and collaboratively Keeping up with the literature 2. Handling data and using statistics Recording and organizing your findings Using statistics to analyze your data Checklist for identifying variables 3. Using tables and figures Tables Figures Checklist for tables and figures 4. Writing lab reports and research papers Title Abstract Introduction Materials and methods Results Discussion Acknowledgments References Checklist for lab reports and research papers
5. Writing a review paper
Working with the literature
Checklist for review papers
Citing sources in the text
Preparing the references section
Practical suggestions for revising
Checking content and structure
Writing clear, accurate sentences
8. Preparing the final draft
Mechanics and technicalities
Writing an acknowledgments section
9. Using writing to prepare for examinations
Getting the most out of textbooks
Taking good lecture notes
Preparing for laboratory exams
Studying for short-answer questions
Answering essay questions
10. Other forms of biological writing
Checklist for oral presentations
Checklist for poster presentations.
Introduction : How and why biologists write : an introduction to biological literature
Locating and using biological literature
Handling data and using statistics
Writing lab reports and research papers
Preparing the final draft
Using writing to prepare for examinations
Other forms of biological writing.
