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

Author
Hofmann, Angelika H., 1965-
Published
New York : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Description
xxii, 331 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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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.
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ISBN
9780190245603 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
0190245603
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-326) and index.
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