Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences

Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences, 7th Edition, provides undergraduate students with a practical reference for scientific writing and academic communication in biology.

Author Victoria E. McMillan explains the composition of research papers, laboratory reports, and review articles alongside guidance on oral presentations and professional documents. The text also covers techniques for reading biology textbooks and preparing for laboratory and essay exams.

Designed for independent study, this handbook uses bulleted rules, formatting checklists, and annotated student models that support learners across undergraduate biology courses.