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Scientific Writing Books

Short Guide to Writing about Biology by Jan A. Pechenik
ISBN: 9780205075072
Publication Date: 2012-01-03
This book is on reserve at the 1st floor help desk for your class.
A Student Handbook for Writing in Biology by Karin Knisely
ISBN: 1464150761
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences by Victoria E. McMillan
ISBN: 9780312649715
Publication Date: 2011-12-07
Scientific Style and Format by Council of Science Editors (Contribution by)
ISBN: 097796650X
Publication Date: 2006-04-01
Also available online!
Scientific Style and Format Online, 8th Edition

Featured Biology Print Books

The Wildlife Techniques Manual by Nova J. Silvy
ISBN: 9781421401591
Publication Date: 2012-02-07
Fluid Preservation by John E. Simmons
ISBN: 9781442229655
Publication Date: 2014-05-15

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