Biocore Writing Manual

BIOCORE WRITING MANUAL
Prepared by Janet Batzli and Michelle Harris (Contributions from Ann Burgess, Anne Dehring, Phil Nyhus, and Marcie Myers)


Contents
1.	Introduction - Why Write?
2.	Avoiding Plagiarism
3.	Structure of a Biocore Lab Report
	Title & Abstract Introduction Methods & Materials Results Discussion Citations & References





4.	Structure of a Biocore Research Proposal
5.	Tips for Writing a Group Paper
6.	Formatting Your Lab Paper
7.	Receiving Feedback
8.	Presentations
	Preparing PowerPoint Presentations Preparing Posters Preparing Oral Presentations Delivering Your Presentations



9.	Writing Style
10.	Grammar and Sentence Structure
11.	References on Writing
12.	Data Analysis and Statistics Primer
13.	Producing Figures using Microsoft Excel


Authors' note: We are eager for your comments and suggestions. Please tell us your ideas for improving future editions. We welcome verbal, written, or email (jcbatzli@facstaff.wisc.edu) comments given to us directly or through your TA. Please be as specific as possible.

Janet Batzli, editor © 2003 - revised 8/03

BIOCORE WRITING MANUAL