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Writing papers in the biological sciences / Victoria E. McMillan.

Summary:

Designed primarily for undergraduates, this self-help manual offers straightforward solutions to common problems and an overview of the diversity of writing tasks faced by professional biologists.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0312440839
  • ISBN: 9780312440831
  • Physical Description: xi, 269 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: Fourth edition.
  • Publisher: Boston : Bedford/St. Martin's, �2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-256).
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction : How and why biologists write : an introduction to biological literature -- Ch. 1 Locating and using biological literature -- Ch. 2 Handling data and using statistics -- Ch. 3 Using tables and figures -- Ch. 4 Writing lab reports and research papers -- Ch. 5 Writing a review paper -- Ch. 6 Documenting the paper -- Ch. 7 Drafting and revising -- Ch. 8 Preparing the final draft -- Ch. 9 Using writing to prepare for examinations -- Ch. 10 Other forms of biological writing.
Subject:
Life sciences > Authorship.
Biology > Authorship.
Writing.
Biological Science Disciplines.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.

Other Formats and Editions

English (2)
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library QH 304 .M36 2006 272224 Stacks Reshelving -

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