Scholarly vs. Popular
- Popular vs Scholarly Periodicals TutorialLearn the difference between scholarly and popular periodicals with this narrated tutorial from Peabody Library at Vanderbilt University that introduces the characteristics of scholarly articles.
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The following video explains "Peer Review in 3 Minutes" as pertinent to understanding what makes sources "scholarly." [From NCSU Libraries]
Poster Samples
- Poster ExamplesFind examples of posters critiqued for their strengths as weaknesses to learn more about poster design best practices. [From U. of Texas at Austin]
- Scientific Research PostersResources to help with writing report abstracts and the elements of a scientific poster. [From Owl at Purdue]
Writing in the Sciences
A Guide to Writing in the Sciences by Call Number: eBook (Online)ISBN: 9780802083661Publication Date: 2000-09-01Chapter 2 includes information about preparing a poster.
Writing for Science by Call Number: eBook (Online)ISBN: 9780300132939Publication Date: 2008-10-01Detailed chapters cover every type of science writing.
- Paraphrasing from Owl at PurdueOverview and exercises for paraphrasing effectively as essential to scientific writing style.
Scientific Method
- Scientific Method in 6 StepsFrom the Harford Community College Library
Solving Everyday Problems with the Scientific Method by Call Number: eBook (Online)ISBN: 9789812835093Publication Date: 2009-01-01Applies the principles of scientific method to everyday problems.
Doing Science by Call Number: eBook (Online)ISBN: 9780195134131Publication Date: 2001-01-04"Doing Science" covers each stage of research, from formulating questions and gathering data to developing experiments and analyzing results and finally to the many ways for presenting results.
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