Synopses & Reviews
The Making Sense series comprises five concise, readable guides to research and writing for use by students at all levels of undergraduate study. Designed especially for students in the life sciences, this book outlines the general principles of style, grammar, and usage, while covering such issues as how to conduct academic research, how to write research essays and lab reports, how to document sources, and how to prepare effective oral presentations and posters.
Table of Contents
A Note to the Student A Note to the Instructor
Acknowledgements
1. Writing and Thinking
2. Planning an Essay
3. Researching an Essay
4. Writing an Essay
5. Writng a Lab Report
6. Writing with Style
7. Grammar
8. Punctuation
9. Misused Words and Phrases
10. Using Illustrations
11. Documenting Sources
12. Presenting
13. Working in Groups
14. Exams
15. Resumes
Appendix 1: Sample Student Essays
Appendix 2: Weights, Measures, and Notation
Grammar Glossary
References
Index