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Writing Undergraduate Lab Reports Christopher S. Lobban (University of Guam)

Writing Undergraduate Lab Reports By Christopher S. Lobban (University of Guam)

Writing Undergraduate Lab Reports by Christopher S. Lobban (University of Guam)


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Developing model reports to put advice into practice, this book teaches science undergraduates the structure and content of experimental and observational reports so that they can write a clear and impactful lab report the first time. Annotated published papers are used to demonstrate the transition to writing original-research reports.

Writing Undergraduate Lab Reports Summary

Writing Undergraduate Lab Reports: A Guide for Students by Christopher S. Lobban (University of Guam)

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 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 offers a much-needed lifeline for science students facing science report-writing for the first time, and for those looking to hone their writing skills.

Writing Undergraduate Lab Reports Reviews

'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

About Christopher S. Lobban (University of Guam)

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. in Sociolinguistics of Science. Her work spans language education and biology. She has co-authored several books and research papers with Professor Lobban.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements; To the student; Part I. Introduction: 1. Introduction to science and scientific writing; Part II. Writing the First Draft: Format: 2. Starting to write; 3. Introduction; 4. Materials and methods; 5. Results; 6. Discussion; 7. Title and abstract; Part III. Crafting the Final Version: Scientific Style: 8. Revising your paper; 9. References; Part IV. The Anatomy of Scientific Papers: 10. Transitioning to writing about original research; References; Further reading; Index.

Additional information

GOR011971917
9781107540248
1107540240
Writing Undergraduate Lab Reports: A Guide for Students by Christopher S. Lobban (University of Guam)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
2017-07-27
94
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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