Writing in the Natural Sciences: Books
A helpful guide to resources at Rice University for Writing in the Natural Sciences NSCI:521
Scientific Writing and Communication Guides
Writing in the life sciences : a critical thinking approach by Call Number: R118 .G74 2010ISBN: 9780195170467
Scientific writing [electronic resource] : easy when you know how by Call Number: E1475 .S35 2002 (Online)ISBN: 0585415021
Scientific writing and communication : papers, proposals, and presentations by Call Number: Q223 .H63 2010ISBN: 9780195390056
Scientific writing : a reader and writer's guide by Call Number: T11 .L455 2007ISBN: 9789812704733
Writing papers in the biological sciences by Call Number: QH304 .M36 2001ISBN: 0312258577
- How to Write a Good Scientific PaperA free downloadable ebook for SPIE teaching about the style and conventions of writing for a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Finding Books in Fondren
- Make a note of the complete call number for the book.
- Note the location and make sure the book is not checked out.
- Go to the floor designated by "Locate On A Map" function in the catalog record.
Google Books
The full texts of many books have been digitized and are available in Google Books. Older, out-of-copyright books can be read or downloaded. Newer books are searchable and, in many cases, you can read large portions of them.
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