Title:
Writing for science students / Jennifer Boyle and Scott Ramsay.
Author:
Boyle, Jennifer (Writing adviser), author.
Ramsay, Scott (Effective learning adviser), author.
Publication Information:
London : Palgrave, 2017.
Call Number:
T11 .B669 2017
Abstract:
"Writing for Science Students is a practical guide to the techniques you need for accurate, clear and effective writing. This book takes you through each stage of the process, from understanding the requirements of your assignment and planning your research, right through to reading, structuring your writing and editing. It will equip you with the key skills you need to complete all types of assignments, including essays, lab reports, posters and dissertations."--Page 4 of cover.
ISBN:
9781137571519
Series:
Palgrave study skills
Palgrave study skills.
Physical Description:
xii, 206 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. The lap report -- Chapter 3. The essay -- Chapter 4. The dissertation -- Chapter 5. The poster -- Chapter 6. The abstract -- Chapter 7. Researching the topic and evaluating your materials -- Chapter 8. Incorporating and referencing other people's work -- Chapter 9. Working with data -- Chapter 10. Being critical -- Chapter 11. Producing a draft and building your argument -- Chapter 12. Sounding like a scientist -- Chapter 13. How to say exactly what you mean -- Chapter 14. Editing and proofreading your work -- Chapter 15. Making the most of feedback -- Chapter 16. Conclusion.
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