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Writing in the biological sciences : a comprehensive resource for scientific communication / Angelika H. Hofmann, Ph. D., Yale University.

Author/creator Hofmann, Angelika H., 1965- author.
Format Book and Print
EditionSecond edition.
Publication Info New York : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Copyright Notice ©2016
Descriptionxxii, 331 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Contents 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 321-326) and index.
ISBN9780190245603 paperback
ISBN0190245603 paperback

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Joyner General Stacks QH304 .H64 2016 ✔ Available Place Hold