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Writing in the biological sciences : a comprehensive resource for scientific communication
- Author
- Hofmann, Angelika H., 1965-
- Title
- Writing in the biological sciences : a comprehensive resource for scientific communication / Angelika H. Hofmann, Ph. D., Yale University.
- Format
- Book
- Edition
- Second edition.
- Published
- New York : Oxford University Press, [2016]
- Description
- xxii, 331 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Notes
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-326) and index.
- Contents
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- Scientific writing basics. Science and scientific communication
- Fundamentals of scientific writings part I : style
- Fundamentals of scientific writing, part II : composition
- Working with references and data. Literature sources
- Basics of statistical analysis
- Data, figures, and tables
- Introductory writing. Laboratory reports and research papers
- Revising and editing
- Sample reports
- Reading, summarizing, and critiquing a scientific research article
- Term papers and review articles
- Answering essay questions
- Advanced scientific documents and presentations. Oral presentations. Posters
- Research proposals
- Job applications
- Appendix A : commonly confused and misused words
- Appendix B : MS Word basics and top 20 MS Word tips
- Appendix C : Excel basics and top 20 Excel tips
- Appendix D : PowerPoint basics and top 20 PowerPoint tips
- Appendix E : MS Office cheat sheet.
- Subject headings
- Communication in science. Biology--Authorship.
- ISBN
- 9780190245603 (pbk. : acid-free paper) 0190245603