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OverviewThis book will equip readers with all the skills needed to write convincing and polished assignments in biomedical sciences. The first part introduces the idea of writing for one’s audience and enables readers to understand what’s expected of them from different types of assignment. Part two provides detailed guidance on specific writing and presentation tasks, with individual chapters on essays, lab reports, reflective writing, posters and presentations. Parts three and four cover all of the key skills needed for successful writing in the biomedical sciences and help students develop a critical eye when selecting and researching information and create clear, well-structured assignments. Chapters contain top tips, examples and helpful summaries of key points, and three annotated sample assignments are provided in an appendix. This is an essential companion to any student studying biomedical science or related disciplines such as physiology, biomedical engineering, pharmacy, medicine and dentistry. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Harry Witchel (Brighton, UK)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Edition: 1st ed. 2020 Weight: 0.440kg ISBN: 9781352008753ISBN 10: 1352008750 Pages: 284 Publication Date: 26 February 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPART 1: BIOMEDICAL WRITING: SETTING YOUR AIMS Chapter 1. Introduction: This Book and How to Use It Chapter 2. What Your Instructor Wants for Each Different Type of Writing Chapter 3. Your Process of Writing PART 2: SPECIFIC TASKS IN WRITING AND PRESENTATION Chapter 4. Essays Chapter 5. Scientific Talks and Slideshow Presentations Chapter 6. Lab Reports Chapter 7. Reflective Writing Chapter 8. Posters, Patient Leaflets and Other Scientific Writing PART 3: SKILLS 1: ORGANISING, RESEARCHING, AND SCIENTIFIC THINKING Chapter 9. Goal Setting: Discovering, Listing and Mapping Ideas to the Marking Criteria Chapter 10. Organising: Structuring, Outlining, and Allocating Your Resources Chapter 11. IMRaD Structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion Chapter 12. Recognising Excellent and Credible Material You Should Include Chapter 13. Searching, Reading and Note-taking for Online and Library Research Chapter 14. Selecting and Preparing Figures and Tables to Support Your Claims Chapter 15. Analyzing Critically to Make Well-Informed Arguments PART 4: SKILLS 2: WRITING, EDITING AND IMPROVING Chapter 16. Writing Sentences with an Authoritative Tone Chapter 17. Writing into Headed Sections Organised as Clear Paragraphs Chapter 18. Referencing, Quoting, Paraphrasing and Avoiding Plagiarism Chapter 19. Revising, Editing, Proofreading and Professional Presentation Chapter 20. Responding to Feedback Chapter 21. Help for Non-native English Speakers APPENDICES Appendix A. Sample Student Essay 1: Obesity Appendix B. Sample Student Essay 2: Antibiotic Resistance Appendix C. Sample Student Reflective Essay on a Patient Home Visit.ReviewsWriting for Biomedical Sciences Students is an invaluable book packed with excellent guidance and strategies – a must for all biomedical science undergraduates. * Peter Bush, University of Brighton, UK * By breaking writing tasks down into clear, simple steps, students can dip in and out of the book throughout their academic journey and gain clarity in what is often perceived as a daunting process. * Jane McKay, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK * Writing for Biomedical Sciences Students is an invaluable book packed with excellent guidance and strategies - a must for all biomedical science undergraduates. * Peter Bush, University of Brighton, UK * By breaking writing tasks down into clear, simple steps, students can dip in and out of the book throughout their academic journey and gain clarity in what is often perceived as a daunting process. * Jane McKay, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK * Author InformationHarry Witchel is the Discipline Leader in Physiology at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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