Overview

Writing in the Biological Sciences: A Comprehensive Resource to Scientific Communication serves as an essential ""one-stop"" reference to scientific writing and communication for budding professionals in the life sciences and related fields. This guide is designed to function as both a free-standing textbook for a course on writing in the sciences and as an accompanying text or reference guide in courses with writing-intensive components. It covers all the basics of scientific communication that students need to master for successful scientific careers. It lays the foundation for professional writing, starting with basic principles. It then shows students how to apply these principles to various types of scientific documents, from lab reports and statistical analyses to research articles and grant proposals. Writing in the Biological Sciences also offers practical advice on organizing academic presentations, creating posters, and preparing job applications.

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9780197665404

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"<""A very practical book to help students write better. The book contains examples and illustrations to help students understand how to improve their writing. It is also a great reference book as it contains great insight on writing lab reports, creating presentations, and producing job materials.> * Erica Kosal, North Carolina State University * <""A brief, clear, and affordable 'how-to' manual for students that includes great examples of what to do and what not to do when it comes to scientific writing.> * Welkin Pope, hatham University *"

Author Information

Angelika H. Hofmann is an academic fundraiser for the sciences at Dartmouth College, as well as the Founder and President of SciWri Services, a venture that provides workshops, consulting, and editing services on scientific communication globally.

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