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Writing Guidelines for Science and Applied Science Students, 2nd Edition | AU/NZ

Lisa Emerson, John Hampton

  • Copyright 2005
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Writing Guidelines for Science and Applied Science Students 2nd Edition by Lisa Emerson/John Hampton
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Overview

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.

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Lisa Emerson

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.

John Hampton

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  • Small book (120 pp) and inexpensive, affordable as required reading.

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  • Revised to include science students, and should be marketed to this group.
  • APA referencing has been expanded.
  • Method for seeking information and using secondary sources but avoiding plagiarism has been revised.

Table of Contents

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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

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  • ISBN-10: 017021494X
  • ISBN-13: 9780170214940
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