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Student Handbook for Writing in Biology by Karin Knisely (2009, Trade Paperback)
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This comprehensive student handbook is an essential resource for anyone studying biology. Authored by Karin Knisely, this revised edition is a valuable tool for students seeking to enhance their writing skills in the field.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-101429234911
ISBN-139781429234917
eBay Product ID (ePID)71651083
Product Key Features
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameStudent Handbook for Writing in Biology
Publication Year2009
SubjectAuthorship, Life Sciences / Biology
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Science
AuthorKarin Knisely
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight18 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number3
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2009-009249
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingA
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal808/.06657
Table Of Content1. The Scientific Method An Introduction to the Scientific Method 2. Developing a Literature Search Strategy Databases and Search Engines for Scientific Information Database Search Strategies Evaluating Search Results Managing References (Citations) 3. Reading and Writing Scientific Papers Types of Scientific Writing Hallmarks of Scientific Writing Scientific Paper Format Styles for Documenting References Strategies for Reading Journal Articles Strategies for Reading your Textbook Study Groups Plagiarism The Benefits of Learning to Write Scientific Papers Credibility and Reputation Model Papers 4. Step-by-Step Instructions for Preparing a Laboratory Report or Scientific Paper Timetable Getting Started Start with the Materials and Methods Section Do the Results Section Next Make Connections Effective Advertising Documenting Sources 5. Revision Getting Ready to Revise Revise Again The Biology Lab Report Checklist 6. A "Good" Sample Student Laboratory Report Laboratory Report Mistakes 7. Poster Presentations Why Posters? Poster Format Making a Poster in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Poster Content Presenting Your Poster Evaluation Form for Poster Presentations 8. Oral Presentations Organization Plan Ahead Write the Text Prepare the Visuals Rehearsal Delivery Feedback Appendix 1. Word Processing in Microsoft Word 2007 Introduction Good Houskeeping Increasing your Word Processing Efficiency Commands in Word Unfurling the Ribbon Proofreading your Documents Appendix 2. Making Graphs in Microsoft Excel 2007 Introduction Commands in Excel 2007 Formulas in Excel 2007 Unfurling the Ribbon Other Ribbon Tabs Excel Terminology Goodbye Chart Wizard, Hello Insert Charts Plotting XY Graphs (Scatter Charts) dding Data after Graph has been Made Multiple Lines on an XY Graph Trendlines Plotting Bar Graphs Pie Graphs Error Bars and Variability Appendix 3. Preparing Oral Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Views for Organizing and Writing your Presentation Designs for New Presentations Slide Layouts Formatting Text Sample Presentation Illustrations Navigating Among Slides in Normal View Saving and Printing Presentations Revising and Polishing Presentations Delivering Presentations Bibliography Index
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisA Student Handbook for Writing in Biology provides practical and user-friendly advice to students who are learning to write according to the conventions in biology. Reorganized for clarity and revised throughout, the 3rd edition includes updates to the appendices for Microsoft Office 2007., 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.
LC Classification NumberQH304.K59 2009
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