Writing Guidelines for Science and Applied Science Students
2nd Edition
Published on 8. March 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
148 pages
978-0-17-012482-9 (ISBN)
Description
How do I write a report to a grower?
What does plagiarism mean?
What should a research report look like?
Where do I start looking for information?
All these questions and more will become important to you when you are studying science and applied sciences. Whether you are at university or polytechnic, this book will guide you through the assignment writing process.
This revised edition updates APA referencing (fifth edition), extends the chapters on presenting data and accessing information, and offers additional tips on how to avoid plagiarism and use secondary sources effectively.
Writing Guidelines for Science and Applied Science Students is an invaluable resource for students and teachers alike. It is essential reading for all who write or design assignments in science courses as well as agriculture, horticulture and related fields of study.
What does plagiarism mean?
What should a research report look like?
Where do I start looking for information?
All these questions and more will become important to you when you are studying science and applied sciences. Whether you are at university or polytechnic, this book will guide you through the assignment writing process.
This revised edition updates APA referencing (fifth edition), extends the chapters on presenting data and accessing information, and offers additional tips on how to avoid plagiarism and use secondary sources effectively.
Writing Guidelines for Science and Applied Science Students is an invaluable resource for students and teachers alike. It is essential reading for all who write or design assignments in science courses as well as agriculture, horticulture and related fields of study.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cengage Learning EMEA
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-0-17-012482-9 (9780170124829)
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Writing Guidelines for Science and Applied Science Students
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Persons
Lisa Emerson is the Director of Teaching and Learning at Massey University. Lisa teaches into varied areas including science writing and science communication, academic writing, and writing centre theory and practice. She has taught academic writing in all disciplines (business, education, social sciences, science and technology) as well as creative writing and life writing. As well as this, Lisa has interests in New Zealand writing programs, and learning advising in New Zealand. ...
Content
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Information skills for science and technology
3. Notetaking
4. The writing process
5. Research reports
6. Report to a client
7. Essays
8. Business writing
9. Presenting data
10. Preparing and presenting seminars
11. Using secondary material
12. Referencing APA style
13. (a) References
(b) Bibliography
Appendices
A. Presentation of documents
B. English and science
C. Paragraphing, punctuation and pretentiousness: Elements of style
D. Using inclusive language
E. Exam skills
F. Student model of a report to a client
Back Cover Inside: Revision Checklist: Essays
1. Introduction
2. Information skills for science and technology
3. Notetaking
4. The writing process
5. Research reports
6. Report to a client
7. Essays
8. Business writing
9. Presenting data
10. Preparing and presenting seminars
11. Using secondary material
12. Referencing APA style
13. (a) References
(b) Bibliography
Appendices
A. Presentation of documents
B. English and science
C. Paragraphing, punctuation and pretentiousness: Elements of style
D. Using inclusive language
E. Exam skills
F. Student model of a report to a client
Back Cover Inside: Revision Checklist: Essays