User:Nlerner

Here are the slides I showed in lab on September 17 and 18 on the processes of scientific writing:
Overview of Scientific Writing and Rhetoric

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

• Academic Integrity at MIT
  A rich site with examples and instruction on how to cite sources, paraphrase correctly, and avoid plagiarism.
• The Mayfield Handbook
  A rich resource for any scientific writer.
• The MIT Writing and Communications Center
  Located in 12-132, 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 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 Michael Alley, an engineering education professor at Penn State. Includes many examples and additional links.