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Writing Undergraduate Lab Reports: A Guide for Students
Christopher S. Lobban
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Writing clear, impactful reports is a crucial skill for science students, but few books focus on this area for the undergraduate. 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. An introductory chapter familiarizes undergraduates with the principles of writing science. Two model reports are then developed, walking students through experimental and observational teaching-lab reports. The structure and content of the Introduction, Methods and Materials, Results, and Discussion are explained, together with tips for the title, abstract, and references. Students are then guided on how ... Read more
Writing clear, impactful reports is a crucial skill for science students, but few books focus on this area for the undergraduate. 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. An introductory chapter familiarizes undergraduates with the principles of writing science. Two model reports are then developed, walking students through experimental and observational teaching-lab reports. The structure and content of the Introduction, Methods and Materials, Results, and Discussion are explained, together with tips for the title, abstract, and references. Students are then guided on how ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
94
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107540248
SKU
V9781107540248
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About Christopher S. Lobban
Christopher S. Lobban is Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Guam, where he taught scientific writing and biology. He delights in writing and has contributed to many research publications and several books, including Seaweed Ecology and Physiology (Cambridge, 2014), the second edition of which won the Phycological Society of America's Prescott Book Award. Maria Schefter earned her Ph.D. ... Read more
Reviews for Writing Undergraduate Lab Reports: A Guide for Students
'This guide for undergraduates - lightweight, and peppered with illustrations and diagrams - will demystify the process of creating an effective lab report. ... This text's straightforward approach and rich but concise details make this item an invaluable resource for science majors and elective takers alike.' J. Clemons, Choice 'This guide for undergraduates - lightweight, and peppered with illustrations and ... Read more