GSU Library Research Guides: CHEM 4160 Chemistry Laboratory IVA-CTW: Writing in the Sciences

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Writing in the Sciences Research Guide
The in-depth GSU guide on writing in the sciences.
Literature Reviews Research Guide
GSU guide on how to perform literature reviews--useful for writing an Introduction.
Writing Studio
One-on-one tutoring sessions for editing academic papers.

Writing in the Sciences Handout
Overview of material covered in the Prezi presentation.
Writing in the Sciences Examples
Examples of good and bad writing for scientific papers.

A quick overview on types of writing in the sciences and important writing choices (such as vocabulary and verb tense) to keep in mind.

Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
Purdue OWL discussion on how and when to quote, paraphrase, or summarize material from a research source.
Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism
Best practices for defining and avoiding plagiarism by the Council of Writing Program Administrators.
ACS Author's Guide
Tips and resources for publishing in an American Chemical Society journal.
Plagiarism.org
Plagiarism.org is a free resource sponsored by iParadigms LLC, makers of Turnitin, WriteCheck, and iThenticate.