A Short Guide to Writing About Biology
A Short Guide to Writing about Biology by Call Number: QH304 .P43 2016 (Reserves)ISBN: 9780321984258Publication Date: 2015-01-07A useful guide and reference for professionals in the sciences who want to improve their writing skills. Explores how to express ideas clearly and concisely. Emphasizes writing as a way of examining, evaluating, and refining ideas: readers learn to read critically, study, evaluate and report data, and communicate with clarity. Key Topics: Introduction and General Rules; Locating Useful Sources; General Advice on Reading, Note Taking, and Avoiding Plagiarism; Reading and Writing About Statistical Analyses; Citing Sources and Listing References; Revising; Writing Summaries, Critiques, Essays, and Review Papers; Answering Essay Questions; Writing Laboratory and Other Research Reports; Writing Research Proposals; Presenting Research Findings: Preparing Talks and Poster Presentations; Writing Letters of Application; Commonly Used Abbreviations; Recommended Resources.
Introduction to RefWorks
- Intro to RefWorksThis brief slideshow will help you set up your RefWorks account and serve as a quick overview of the available features. Note: Account set up requires email verification. Be sure to check your email Junk folder if you don't see the verification!
Citation Managers
RefWorks
Collect, organize, and cite references in multiple citation styles. Organize and annotate your PDF files. Use your citations in Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Auto-generate bibliography or works cited pages from your sources!
Citation Builder
Automatically generates citations in various styles (APA, MLA, and CBE/CSE) from any source format (book, scholarly article, Web site, etc.) (From the Libraries of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Zotero
Zotero is a free Firefox extension that helps you collect, manage, and cite your research sources.
Mendeley
Mendeley is a desktop and web program for managing and sharing research papers, discovering research data and collaborating online. It combines Mendeley Desktop, a PDF and reference management application (available for Windows, OS X and Linux) and Mendeley for Android and iOS, with Mendeley Web, an online social network for researchers (Produced by Elsevier)
Meet with the Writing Center!
As stated on their web page, the Salve Writing Center can "provide feedback on your writing, no matter your major, class, or skill level. Trained peer writing consultants help with every phase of the writing process, from brainstorming to revision." Make your appointments early and often, as available slots fill up fast! https://www.salve.edu/writing-center