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Writing for science students /

By: Boyle, Jennifer [author.].
Contributor(s): Ramsay, Scott [author.].
Series: Palgrave study skills: Publisher: London : Palgrave, 2017Description: xii, 206 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.Content type: text | text | still image Media type: unmediated | unmediated Carrier type: volume | volumeISBN: 1137571519; 9781137571519:; 9781137571519.Subject(s): Science -- Study and teaching | Technical writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | Academic writingDDC classification: 507.1
Contents:
Introduction -- The lab report -- The essay -- The dissertation -- The poster -- The abstract -- Researching the topic and evaluating your materials -- Incorporating and referencing other people's work -- Working with data -- Being critical -- Producing a draft and building your argument -- Sounding like a scientist -- How to say exactly what you mean -- Editing and proofreading your work -- Making the most of feedback -- Conclusion.
Summary: 'Writing for Science Students' is a practical guide to the techniques you need for accurate, clear and effective writing. This book takes you through each stage of the process, from understanding the requirements of your assignment and planning your research, right through to reading, structuring your writing and editing. It will equip you with the key skills you need to complete all types of assignments, including essays, lab reports, posters and dissertations.
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Standard Loan Standard Loan ATU Sligo Yeats Library Main Lending Collection 507.1 BOY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 0065621
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- The lab report -- The essay -- The dissertation -- The poster -- The abstract -- Researching the topic and evaluating your materials -- Incorporating and referencing other people's work -- Working with data -- Being critical -- Producing a draft and building your argument -- Sounding like a scientist -- How to say exactly what you mean -- Editing and proofreading your work -- Making the most of feedback -- Conclusion.

'Writing for Science Students' is a practical guide to the techniques you need for accurate, clear and effective writing. This book takes you through each stage of the process, from understanding the requirements of your assignment and planning your research, right through to reading, structuring your writing and editing. It will equip you with the key skills you need to complete all types of assignments, including essays, lab reports, posters and dissertations.

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