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A Short Guide to Writing about Biology, Global Edition Paperback – 19 April 2016

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For courses in Writing Across the Curriculum or Writing About Biology

Developing the tools to effectively write about biology
Teaching biology and strong writing skills simultaneously is a challenge, especially when students exhibit a range of abilities. The 9th Edition of A Short Guide to Writing about Biology provides tools to strengthen student writing and reinforce critical thinking.

Written by a prominent biologist, this best-selling guide teaches students to express ideas clearly and concisely. It emphasises writing as a way of examining, evaluating, and refining ideas: students learn to read critically, study, evaluate and report data, and communicate with clarity.

Using a narrative style, the text is its own example of good analytical writing. In this new edition, students learn how to avoid plagiarism (Ch. 1 and 3), read and interpret data (Ch. 3, 4 and 9), prepare effective Materials and Methods sections in research reports and more (Ch. 9), and prepare manuscripts for submission (Ch 9). The text also provides advice on locating useful sources (Ch. 2), maintaining laboratory and field notebooks (Ch. 9), communicating with different audiences (Ch. 6 and 10), and crafting research proposals (Ch. 10), poster presentations (Ch. 11), and letters of application (Ch. 12).

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    276 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    Pearson
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    19 April 2016
  5. Dimensions
    15.19 x 1.6 x 22.91 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1292120835
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1292120836
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 9th edition (19 April 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1292120835
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1292120836
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.19 x 1.6 x 22.91 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 259

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Kyla P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it!
Reviewed in Canada on 18 January 2021
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I recommend this for students in the Envi Sci program or other related programs! It's easy to follow, and I can see myself using this even after I graduate. Don't hesitate!
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Kyla P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it!
Reviewed in Canada on 18 January 2021
I recommend this for students in the Envi Sci program or other related programs! It's easy to follow, and I can see myself using this even after I graduate. Don't hesitate!
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David Leo Bondar
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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I got the e-book, and I really like it. Great guide not inly to writing but to reading scientific articles. I use it in class to discuss reading and writing skills with my students.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book
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I am a science major and this book has been very useful in the last two years of my degree! I always refer back to it, and the examples are great!
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5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a good guide showing you how to use statistics and how ...
Reviewed in the United States on 11 January 2018
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Requiered text for Biology lab. It’s a good guide showing you how to use statistics and how to present your findings in a professional manner.

Small and compact. I got this loose leaf version so I only carry what I need and can add notes in between the pages accordingly.
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Maritxa Reymundo
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s a good guide showing you how to use statistics and how ...
Reviewed in the United States on 11 January 2018
Requiered text for Biology lab. It’s a good guide showing you how to use statistics and how to present your findings in a professional manner.

Small and compact. I got this loose leaf version so I only carry what I need and can add notes in between the pages accordingly.
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4.0 out of 5 stars College text
Reviewed in the United States on 13 February 2021
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Required college text
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