Marine Science

This writing guide teaches students to think as biologists and to express ideas clearly and concisely through their writing. It covers how to read critically, study, evaluate and report data, and how to communicate information clearly and logically.

Covers all of the communication forms required during a university degree: essays, research and laboratory reports, reviews, summaries, referencing, maps, tables, annotated bibliographies, figures, posters, examinations, and oral presentations.

A valuable and practical resource guide to help students make a successful transition to tertiary studies, develop effective research skills for their discipline, approach academic writing with confidence, refine their writing skills, and enhance their face-to-face communication experience.

This book is suitable for students in all science and technology disciplines, including medicine, nursing, pharmacology, botany, nanotechnology, biotechnology, ecology, zoology, microbiology, biochemistry and chemistry.

Takes the reader carefully through each stage of essay writing from interpretation of the question, to the research, planning, writing, and revision. The book shows how to improve not just study skills like note-taking, reading, organization, and writing, but thinking skills as well.

This practical and concise book covers all the core skills you will need to help you make the most of your university course. It includes working out your learning style, doing your research, giving presentations, revising for exams, improving your critical thinking skills and managing your time.