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Here are links to PDFs of the slides I've been showing you in class related to writing your report for the first module:

Overview of Scientific Writing and Rhetoric
Writing Results and Methods sections
Writing Introduction and Discussion sections

Also, don't forget to check out the Guidelines for Writing a Lab Report.

The following are helpful places to do further investigation into good writing.

The Mayfield Handbook  (must have MIT Certificates to access) A rich resource for any scientific writer. The MIT Writing and Communications Center Located in 32-081 (Stata Center basement), the Writing and Communications Center offers free one-to-one instruction on any aspect of writing. The Science of Scientific Writing A very useful article that analyzes the structure and style of scientific writing. Writing Up Research A fairly comprehensive explanation of the components of the research article from the Asian Institute of Technology. Writing in the Neurobiological Sciences A scientific writing course from the University of Florida with many useful links. Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students A useful resource on scientific writing from Virginia Tech. Includes many examples and additional links. Instructions to Authors in the Health Sciences This site provides links to instructions to authors for over 3,500 journals in the health and life sciences.