A Student Handbook for Writing in Biology

This book provides practical advice to students who are learning to write according to the conventions in biology. Using the standards of journal publication as a model, the author provides, in a user-friendly format, specific instructions on: using biology databases to locate references; developing sound reading strategies; paraphrasing for improved comprehension; writing for a particular audience with the appropriate tone; preparing lab reports or scientific papers, posters, and oral presentations with accepted format and content; self-evaluating drafts; using peer and instructor feedback for professional development; and preparing oral presentations in PowerPoint.

• Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
• Campbell Biology (9th Edition)
• Concepts of Genetics
• Handbook of Biological Investigation (6th Edition)
• Ecology: Concepts and Applications
• Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
• A Short Guide to Writing about Biology
• Wildlife Ecology and Management (5th Edition)
• A Sand County Almanac: And Sketches Here and There (Outdoor Essays & Reflections)
• Quantitative Chemical Analysis