Assignment Guidelines
- Scientific Inquiry and Writing AssignmentThis assignment is worth 200 points. This is a semester-long project that provides an introduction to scientific writing and provides an opportunity for you and your group to conduct an independent inquiry project, write a scientific paper, and participate in the peer-review process.
Due Dates and Point Values
DUE DATES:
January 21 Complete Reading Assignment: How To Read a Scientific Article (10 Points)
January 28 Submit Project Idea (10 Points)
February 6 Submit Materials and Methods (20 Points)
March 12 Submit Results (20 Points)
March 19 Submit Introduction, Discussion, Abstract, References, Title (20 Points)
March 31 Submit Full Rough Draft (20 Points)
May 5 Submit Completed Paper (20 Points)
Total 200 Points
Resources Suggested by Dr. Martin
- Science Fair AdventureScience Fair Adventure is the authority on science fair projects, ideas and experiments. Our comprehensive listings features science fair projects across several distinct categories, including chemistry, physics, biology, and many more. Each project is listed in an easy to follow manner with step-by-step instructions on how to carry out the project.
- How to Write A Paper in Scientific Style and FormatHelpful resource about how to correctly write your paper presented by the Department of Biology at Bates College
- Writing a Scientific Research ArticleAnother resource on writing a scientific research article. Presented by Columbia College.
- How do I Write A Scientific Paper?Tips on how to present the results of a study, and give it the best chance of publication. From Scidev.net
Helpful Library Resources
- Films on Demand
Films on Demand has thousands of videos on biology experiments! Have a look- your topic may be covered here as well!
Writing the Research Paper by Call Number: LB 2369 .W55 2008 Location: Golden IslesISBN: 9781413011715Publication Date: 2007-08-14
The College Student's Guide to Writing a Great Research Paper by Call Number: Online Access/E-BookISBN: 9781601386052Publication Date: 2011-09-30
