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The Making Sense series offers clear, concise guides to research and writing for students at all levels of undergraduate study. The volumes in the Making Sense series-covering courses in humanities, social sciences, life sciences, engineering, psychology, religious studies, and education-are intended for students in any undergraduate course with a research and writing component, but are especially appropriate for those at the first-year level.Revisions to the second edition of Making Sense in the Life Sciences include coverage of new developments in technology-based research and writing. It provides examples on how to read scientific articles, how to find the papers that students need for their essays, and how to move this information into bibliographies. This edition also provides examples of how to search across various databases to find the important papers in a field, as well as how to burrow deeply into scientific literature.
This guide investigates the fundamental requirements for effective research and academic writing within the biological and life sciences disciplines. Margot Northey and Patrick von Aderkas leverage their pedagogical expertise to provide a structured framework for undergraduate students. The text addresses the specific challenges of scientific communication, offering methodologies for synthesizing complex data into clear, professional prose. By focusing on the intersection of technical research and written expression, the authors aim to improve student performance in undergraduate coursework.
What You Will Find
Educators frequently cite this volume as a foundational resource for undergraduate students transitioning into scientific writing. The text is noted for its accessible prose and practical utility in navigating the specific conventions of the life sciences field.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
2015-06-16
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199010285
ISBN-13:
9780199010288
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