Printer Friendly VersionBiology Style Manuals
Style manuals offer the standard practice for citing references in research papers. Journal articles, books, and other sources must be cited and included in the bibliography. The Council of Biology Editors has established guidelines for citing sources for the life sciences. The following resources offer explanations and examples for citing works in bibliographies and also to prepare grants, lab reports, and poster presentations.
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| RefWorks (JMU users only) A Web-based bibliography manager for importing citations and creating bibliographies. The Council of Biology Editors (CBE) Style of Documentation in Science and Mathematics CBE's style guide, including format for citing articles from electronic journals, online postings, Email, and CD-ROM sources. National Library of Medicine Recommended Formats for Bibliographic Citation. Supplement F: Internet Resources Lengthy document on how to cite Internet resources. Sciences: Documenting Resources Guidelines for citing Internet sources based on CBE's style and format. How to Make a Great Poster (American Society of Plant Biologists) Tips on creating an effective presentation. |
Scientific Style and Format : The CBE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers. Council of Biology Editors. 6th ed. Cambridge, 1994. (Ref T11 .S386 1994 - Carrier Library) Excellent resource for writing research articles, technical reports, and theses. Scientific Papers and Presentations. Martha Davis. Academic Press, 1997. (T11 .D324 1997 - Carrier Library) Excellent resource for writing papers, preparing poster presentations, and addressing copyright issues. Successful Lab Reports: A Manual for Science Students. Christopher Lobban & Maria Schefter. Cambridge, 1992. (Q183 .L63 1992 - Carrier Library) Designed for undergraduate science students who are beginning to write science. Covers both format and style. |
