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Basic Research & Writing Guides

Title: How to Write a Paper in Scientific Journal Style and Format
Location: Greg Anderson, Bates College
URL: http://abacus.bates.edu/~ganderso/biology/resources/writing/HTWtoc.html

Title: Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers [computer file]
Location: GALILEO netLibrary electronic book
Call Number: LB1047.3 .R69 1999 "Online Resource (netLibrary)"
E-Resource: An electronic book accessible through GALILEO; click here

Title: Curious Researcher : A Guide to Writing Research Papers
Location: (A-K call numbers shelved on 2nd floor; L-Z on 3rd)
Call Number: LB2369 .B246 1999

Title: Writing Research Papers : A Complete Guide
Location: Stacks (A-K call numbers shelved on 2nd floor; L-Z on 3rd)
Call Number: LB2369 .L4 1999

Title: Your Research Project : A Step-By-Step Guide for the First-Time Researcher
Location: Stacks (A-K call numbers shelved on 2nd floor; L-Z on 3rd)
Call Number: LB2369 .W26 2001

Biology Research & Writing Guides

Note: Please check with your instructor regarding the specific requirements of your writing assignment before using any of the following research or writing guides.

Title: A Guide to Writing in the Biological Sciences
Author: Department of Biology, George Mason University
URL: http://classweb.gmu.edu/biologyresources/writingguide/ScientificPaper.htm

Title: Using the Biological Literature : A Practical Guide
Location: Stacks (A-K call numbers shelved on 2nd floor; L-Z on 3rd)
Call Number: QH303.6 .D38 2002

Title: Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences
Location: Stacks (A-K call numbers shelved on 2nd floor; L-Z on 3rd)
Call Number: QH304 .M36 1988

Title: A Short Guide to Writing about Biology
Location: Stacks (A-K call numbers shelved on 2nd floor; L-Z on 3rd)
Call Number: QH304 .P43 1987

Title: Planning, Proposing, and Presenting Science Effectively : A Guide for Graduate Student and Researchers in the Behavioral Sciences and Biology
Location: Stacks (A-K call numbers shelved on 2nd floor; L-Z on 3rd)
Call Number: QH315 .H25 1997

Citation & Style Guides

Citation style manuals are handbooks giving the proper format of footnotes and bibliographies according to a particular method. They frequently include additional information on grammar, formatting a finished paper and tips on conducting research.

Title:Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th ed.
Location: Ready Reference (Main Floor)
Call Number:BF76.7 .P83 2001

Title: MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th ed.
Location: Ready Reference (Main Floor)
Call Number:LB2369 .G53 2003

Title: A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Turabian), 6th ed.
Location: Ready Reference (Main Floor)
Call Number:LB2369 .T8 1996

Title:Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed.
Location: Ready Reference (Main Floor)
Call Number:Z253 .C57 2003


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