eBook: Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences (7e) by 
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Introduction How and Why Biologists Write: An Introduction to Biological Literature   1 Locating and Using Biological Literature   Searching the Literature   Sample Database Search   Using the Internet   Reading Scientific Papers   Avoiding Plagiarism and Taking Notes   Working Collaboratively   Tech Talk       Keeping Up with the Literature   2 Handling Data and Using Statistics   Getting Started   Recording and Organizing Your Findings   TECH TALK Using Statistics to Analyze Your Data   Additional Sources   3 Using Tables and Figures   Tables   Figures   Tech Talk       Checklist for Tables and Figures   Additional Sources  4 Writing Lab Reports and Research Papers   Title   Abstract   Introduction   Materials and Methods   Results   Discussion   Acknowledgments   References   Checklist for Lab Reports and Research Papers   Additional Sources   Sample Laboratory Report (Botany) Sample Laboratory Report (Microbiology) Sample Student Research Paper (Plant Physiology) Sample Student Research Paper (Animal Ecology) 5 Writing a Review Paper  Choosing a Topic   Deciding on a Title   Working with the Literature   Presenting Your Material   Tech Talk Checklist for Review Papers   Sample Review Paper (Human Physiology) 6 Documenting the Paper   Citing Sources in the Text   Preparing the References Section   TECH TALK 7 Drafting and Revising   The First Draft   TECH TALK Practical Suggestions for Revising   Tech Talk       Checking Content and Structure   Improving Paragraphs   Writing Clear, Accurate Sentences   Avoiding Wordiness   Verb Tense   Punctuation  8 Preparing the Final Draft   Mechanics and Technicalities   Tech Talk Manuscript Format   Writing an Acknowledgments Section   Proofreading  9 Using Writing to Prepare for Examinations   Getting the Most Out of Textbooks   Taking Good Lecture Notes   Preparing for Laboratory Exams   Studying for Short-Answer Questions   Answering Essay Questions   Additional Sources  10 Other Forms of Biological Writing   Oral Presentations   TECH TALK Checklist for Oral Presentations   Sample PowerPoint Presentation (Plant Physiology)   Poster Presentations   Checklist for Poster Presentations   Sample Poster Presentation (Animal Ecology)   Research Proposals   Sample Research Proposal (Plant Physiological Ecology)   Letters of Application   Sample Letter of Application   Résumés   Tech Talk       Sample Résumé   Sample Curriculum Vitae   Additional Sources   Works Cited in Text Examples   Index   Symbols and Abbreviations Used in Biology  
The CSE Manual: Scientific Style and Format for Authors, Editors, and Publishers (9e) by
Comprehensive and authoritative scientific style and format rules from the leading professional association in science publishing. The CSE Manual: Scientific Style and Format for Authors, Editors, and Publishers delivers complete coverage of rules and best practices in scientific publishing. Since 1960, the esteemed Council of Science Editors has offered authoritative guidance on presenting scientific writing more clearly and effectively. In the ninth edition of The CSE Manual, this leading international association offers its most comprehensive recommendations yet, continuing to guide writers and editors through the ever-evolving world of scientific publishing. Available in print and by subscription online.
Format your citations as follows (CSE Name-Year method):
Author AA, Author BB, Author CC. Year. Article title: only capitalize the first word and proper nouns. Abbreviated Journal Title. VolumeNumber(IssueNumber):Page-Page or ArticleNumber. https://doi.org/DOI
Wang W, Li B, Zhao X, Zhang S, Li J. 2025. LIght intensity moderates photosynthesis by optimizing photosystem mechanisms under high VPD stress. Plant Physiol Biochem. 218:109322. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.109322
Stirbet A, Lazár D, Guo Y, Govindjee G. 2020. Photosynthesis: basics, history and modelling. Ann Bot. 126(4):511-537. https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcz171
Notes:
Linked below is the first page of an example article with the pieces of the citation highlighted, as well as a worksheet to help you format citations using those pieces.
Scientific Writing and Communication: Papers, Proposals, and Presentations
Writing in the Biological Sciences: A Comprehensive Resource for Scientific Communication (4e)
