Scientific Writing

This blog post from PLOS journals describes the components of a good abstract as well as some tips on what to do and what not to do when writing an abstract for a scientific article.

This online article from the NIH lists the different types of abstracts commonly found in scientific writing and gives a description of what each one includes.

Whether you’re writing a paper for class, developing a research proposal, or writing a journal article for publication, reviewing these nine self-paced modules will help you organize your thoughts, write more clearly, and save you time. (Developed by the University of Nebraska Lincoln)

This free, open access text provides science student writers with helpful information, strategies, and tips on navigating disciplinary writing in their fields and how to understand, dissect, and ultimately, construct their own research article.

Discussion of how to understand and write different sections of a scientific paper.

A brief overview and guide to creating a poster for a presentation or conference with examples.

PARC is a great place to go for writing help. They are located in Wyllie Hall D1 level right below the library.

Even after you decide on a topic, it can be hard to narrow down to a single, specific research question. This guide gives an overview of what makes a good research question and tips on how to create one.