Writing Undergraduate Lab Reports Lobban Christopher S. University of Guam
Writing Undergraduate Lab Reports Lobban Christopher S. University of Guam Writing clear, impactful reports is a crucial skill for science students, but few books focus on this area for the…
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Writing Undergraduate Lab Reports Lobban Christopher S. University of Guam
Writing clear, impactful reports is a crucial skill for science students, but few books focus on this area for the undergraduate. An introductory chapter familiarizes undergraduates with the principles of writing science. Particularly useful for biology students, this text adopts a hands-on approach, using example reports and published papers as models to put guidance into practice.
The structure and content of the Introduction, Methods and Materials, Results, and Discussion are explained, together with tips for the title, abstract, and references. Two model reports are then developed, walking students through experimental and observational teaching-lab reports. Students are then guided on how to polish their first draft.
The last section of the book analyzes two published papers, helping the reader transition to reporting original research. Clearly and concisely written, this text