Full Description
Catering to the specific needs of science students, this award-winning guide will equip students of all scientific disciplines with the skills they need to communicate effectively in written assignments.
The book guides students through each of the key stages involved in producing a piece of scientific writing. It begins by developing students' understanding of the different types of scientific writing, including lab reports, essays and abstracts. Students are then taken through the writing process, from the initial stages of interpreting the question and conducting research through to writing a draft and responding to feedback.
This is an essential resource for all science students who are required to produce lab reports, extended essays, dissertations and other written assignments as part of their course. It is also ideal for international students who are new to academic study in the UK.
Winner of the 2018 Academic Book Trade 'Book of the Year Award'.
Contents
PART I: UNDERSTANDING SCIENTIFIC WRITING
Introduction
Scientific Writing: What Makes it Different?
PART II: PREPARING TO WRITE
Understanding the Different Types of Academic Writing
Interpreting the Question
Researching the Topic and Gathering Materials
Evaluating and Refining Your Materials
Incorporating and Referencing Other People's Work
Working with Data
Being Critical
PART III: GETTING DOWN TO WRITING
Producing a Draft
Making Sure Your Work Looks Its Best
PART IV: REFLECTING ON YOUR WORK AND MOVING FORWARD
Making the Most of Feedback
Appendix 1: Exercises
Appendix 2: Answers to Exercises
Appendix 3: Annotated Further Reading.
