Writing for Science Students. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jennifer Boyle, Scott Ramsay.
• Authors: (Postgraduate research writing adviser), Boyle, Jennifer; (Effective learning advisor), Ramsay, Scott
• 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.
• Publisher Details: London : Palgrave
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 371.30281; Education; Study skills; Study Skills; Study skills; Education -- Study Skills; Study & learning skills: general; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781137571526; 1137571527
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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