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We could continuously add new resources and still not cover everything, so we have compiled links to further reading that may prove helpful to budding science writers and science students. These appear with links to related material on the ScWRL site, where it exists:
Understanding Assignments and Assignment Language
- http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/general/essay-topics
- https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/688/1/
- http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/understanding-assignments/
- Related ScWRL material: Science Vocabulary, How To Approach Instructors, and Making the Most of Tutorial Sessions
Researching a Topic
- http://guides.library.ubc.ca (subject-specific guides)
- https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/658/03/ (choosing a topic)
- https://www.library.cornell.edu/research/introduction
- http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/student-toolkits-2/library-research/?login (consulting with librarians – video resource)
- Related ScWRL material: Researching and Drafting and Finding Sources and Literature Searches
Finding and Evaluating Different Sources
- http://help.library.ubc.ca/finding-resources/primary-sources/?login
- http://help.library.ubc.ca/finding-resources/journal-articles/
- http://help.library.ubc.ca/evaluating-and-citing-sources/evaluating-information-sources/ (critically evaluating the strength of different sources)
- Related ScWRL material: Identifying Different Types of Sources and video resource (Sources)
Citing Sources and Using Citation Managers
- http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/how-we-cite/ (video resource)
- http://pitt.libguides.com/citationhelp (different citation styles)
- http://help.library.ubc.ca/evaluating-and-citing-sources/citation-management/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuVb9j0mX6Y&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLC1C8A11EB1895C3B (video resource)
- Related ScWRL material: Integrating and Citing Sources and video resource (Citing Sources in Science Writing)
Planning, and Using Outlines
- http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/planning-and-organizing/organizing (logical development of writing)
- http://www.albany.edu/eas/170/outline.htm (format)
- Related ScWRL material: Creating and Using Writing Outlines and video resource (Creating and Using Outlines)
Reorganizing and Revising Writing
- http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/reverse-outline/ (video resource)
- http://writingcommons.org/open-text/collaboration/peer-review/136-peer-review (how peer review/feedback can help your writing)
- http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/revising-drafts/
- Related ScWRL material: The Writing Process, How to Give and Receive Effective Feedback, and Self-Assessment
Incorporating Tables and Figures in Your Writing
- http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/figures-and-charts/
- http://uq.edu.au/student-services/pdf/learning/effective-use-tables-figures.pdf
- http://www.aacp.org/meetingsandevents/pastmeetings/2013/Documents/TipsandSuggestionsAbrons.pdf
- Related ScWRL material: Producing Effective Tables and Figures
Dealing with Scientific Uncertainty in Writing
- http://www.econnect.com.au/01/2015/communicating-uncertainty-7-tips/
- http://www.sciencemediacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Uncertainty-2012.pdf
- Related ScWRL material: Communicating Uncertainty and video resource (Communicating Uncertainty)
Building Confidence as a Writer
- http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/writing-anxiety/
- http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/confidence.html
- http://www.dailywritingtips.com/seven-ways-to-build-up-your-writing-confidence/
Blogging, Using Multimedia, and Copyright Issues
- http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/blogging.html
- http://www.mindthesciencegap.org/style-guide/good-practice-guide-for-writing-science-blog-posts/
- http://blogs.nature.com/naturejobs/2013/06/28/science-blogging-expert-tips/
- http://twp.duke.edu/uploads/media_items/blogging-introduction.original.pdf
- http://www.ncu.edu/blog/fair-use-or-misuse-social-media-and-copyright-law
- Related ScWRL material: Different Formats
Writing Journalistic Articles
- https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/05/
- https://www.theguardian.com/science/series/secrets-science-writing
- http://blog.wellcome.ac.uk/science-writing-tips/
- Related ScWRL material: Different Formats and video resource (Journalistic Science Writing)
