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NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyWritingLab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyWritingLab, search for ISBN 10: 0133969894 / ISBN13: 9780133969894 . That package includes ISBN 10: 0321984250 / ISBN13: 9780321984258 and ISBN 10: 0133933296 / ISBN13: 9780133933291.MyWritingLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor.For courses in Writing Across the Curriculum or Writing About Biology.Developing the tools to effectively write about biologyTeaching biology and strong writing skills simultaneously is a challenge, especially when students exhibit a range of abilities. The Ninth Edition of A Short Guide to Writing about Biology provides tools to strengthen student writing and reinforce critical thinking.Written by a prominent biologist, this bestselling guide teaches students to express ideas clearly and concisely. It emphasizes writing as a way of examining, evaluating, and refining ideas: students learn to read critically, study, evaluate and report data, and communicate with clarity.Using a narrative style, the text is its own example of good analytical writing. In this new edition, students learn how to avoid plagiarism (Ch 1 and 3), read and interpret data (Ch 3, 4 and 9), prepare effective Materials and Methods sections in research reports and more (Ch 9), and prepare manuscripts for submission (Ch 9). The text also provides advice on locating useful sources (Ch 2), maintaining laboratory and field notebooks (Ch 9), communicating with different audiences (Ch 6 and 10), and crafting research proposals (Ch 10), poster presentations (Ch 11), and letters of application (Ch 12).Also available with MyWritingLabThis title is also available with MyWritingLab an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program that provides engaging experiences for teaching and learning. Flexible and easily customizable, MyWritingLab helps improve students writing through contextbased learning. Whether through selfstudy or instructorled learning, MyWritingLab supports and complements course work.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Short Guide to Writing about Biology'? A: The main focus of 'A Short Guide to Writing about Biology' is to help students develop effective writing skills specifically for writing about biological concepts and data. It emphasizes clear communication and critical thinking.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in biology? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners in biology as it provides foundational tools and techniques for writing about biology, making it accessible for students with varying levels of experience.
- Q: Does the book come with MyWritingLab? A: No, the book is a standalone product and does not come packaged with MyWritingLab. However, MyWritingLab can be purchased separately if required by an instructor.
- Q: What edition of the book is this? A: This is the 9th edition of 'A Short Guide to Writing about Biology', published on January 7, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 288 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Short Guide to Writing about Biology' is Jan Pechenik.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics including how to avoid plagiarism, interpreting data, writing effective research reports, and preparing manuscripts for submission.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book useful for writing research proposals? A: Yes, the book provides guidance on crafting research proposals, along with other writing strategies for biology.
- Q: Can this book help improve my writing skills? A: Yes, this book is designed to improve writing skills through context-based learning and provides practical exercises and examples to reinforce writing techniques.