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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 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; and using peer and instructor feedback for professional development.
352 pages, Paperback
First published November 29, 2004
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May 1, 2015Citation:
Knisely, K. (2013). A student handbook for writing in biology (2nd ed.). Sunderland, Mass. : Gordonsville, VA: Sinauer Associates ; W.H. Freeman.
Citation by:
Amelia Ford
Type of reference:
Handbook
Call Number:
Ref 808 K718s2013
Content/Scope:
This is a practical guide for students that are learning to write based on the conventions of biology. This is also a great tool for those that are interested in pursuing a career as a biologist. It includes clear and practical advice to students covering the entire paper writing process, from finding primary literature, to writing a laboratory report to presenting findings.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias:
The author is a biology expert from Bucknell University and the handbook has had updates to reflect the new changes in Word and Excel.
Arrangement/Presentation:
The tone of the book makes for easy reading, offering an approach to students that is useful and even comforting. It has many resources available for students that are working on research papers or giving a presentation. It is very practical and user-friendly.
Relation to other works:
This is an excellent resource to add to the collection that already exists for technical writing and research in specific subject areas.
Accessibility/Diversity:
The graphic organizers would be great visuals for those that are visual learners and the layout of the text is very user-friendly for those students with reading disabilities.
Cost:
27.99
Professional Review:
P. J. West American University Library. (2013). A student handbook for writing in biology. Choice.
Knisely, K. (2013). A student handbook for writing in biology (2nd ed.). Sunderland, Mass. : Gordonsville, VA: Sinauer Associates ; W.H. Freeman.
Citation by:
Amelia Ford
Type of reference:
Handbook
Call Number:
Ref 808 K718s2013
Content/Scope:
This is a practical guide for students that are learning to write based on the conventions of biology. This is also a great tool for those that are interested in pursuing a career as a biologist. It includes clear and practical advice to students covering the entire paper writing process, from finding primary literature, to writing a laboratory report to presenting findings.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias:
The author is a biology expert from Bucknell University and the handbook has had updates to reflect the new changes in Word and Excel.
Arrangement/Presentation:
The tone of the book makes for easy reading, offering an approach to students that is useful and even comforting. It has many resources available for students that are working on research papers or giving a presentation. It is very practical and user-friendly.
Relation to other works:
This is an excellent resource to add to the collection that already exists for technical writing and research in specific subject areas.
Accessibility/Diversity:
The graphic organizers would be great visuals for those that are visual learners and the layout of the text is very user-friendly for those students with reading disabilities.
Cost:
27.99
Professional Review:
P. J. West American University Library. (2013). A student handbook for writing in biology. Choice.
April 20, 2023
I used this book as an instructor in a freshman lab course for biology majors. Excellent resource for learning how to prepare lab reports, figures, presentations etc.
March 9, 2017
good book
July 15, 2013
to the max!!!
Was so captivated by this book that after I spent the day at UNi in the library reading it cover to cover, I went to the bookshop and ordered a copy. Just one of those kind of books I guess.
Was so captivated by this book that after I spent the day at UNi in the library reading it cover to cover, I went to the bookshop and ordered a copy. Just one of those kind of books I guess.
August 7, 2013
Wonderful resource for how to write and do presentations for biology. Also includes instructions concerning Power Point, Excel and Microsoft Word. Very nice for student who has no idea where to start with a lab report or presentation. Highly recommend.
September 28, 2012
A little unclear, but very helpful.
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