Research Guides: BIOL 1081L: Biology Laboratory I (UCBA): Writing and Citing

Tools for Scientific Writing

Use this page to find tools and resources to help with writing, citing, and being academically honest. These provide a starting point but be sure to consult with your professors about any college/department/individual standards and requirements.

Communicating with Data by Deborah Nolan; Sara Stoudt
Call Number: eBook

ISBN: 9780198862741

Publication Date: 2021

General advice on science writing is provided, including how to distill findings into a story and organize and revise the story, and how to write clearly, concisely, and precisely.
Writing Undergraduate Lab Reports by Christopher S. Lobban; María Schefter
Call Number: eBook

ISBN: 9781316338575

Publication Date: 2017

This book 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 the Experimental Report: Overview, Introductions, and Literature Reviews | Purdue Owl
An overview of the experimental (lab) report in APA format from Purdue Owl. Always check with your instructor, advisor, or journal editor for specific formatting guidelines.

APA Resources

These resources will help you with citing and formatting in APA Style:

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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: The Official Guide to APA Style (7th Edition) by American Psychological Association
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020

ISBN: 9781433832154

Publication Date: 2020

Offers guidance on headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful and concise scholarly communication. It guides users through the scholarly writing process from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication.