Life Sciences Samples & Resources
How to Write The:
- Abstract and Title
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Figures, Tables and Legends
- Components of a Research Article
Annotated Samples, Section by Section:
- Abstract
- Introduction 1
- Introduction 2
- Materials and Methods 1
- Materials and Methods 2
- Results 1
- Results 2
- Discussion
Courses at UCSF:
- Mimi Zeiger, M.A., Lecturer, Cardiovascular Research Institute, teaches a 10-week scientific writing course three times a year. For more information, visit: http://cvri.ucsf.edu/CVRIDocuments/TrainingOpportunities/courses.html
- Pamela Derish, M.A., Publications Manager, Surgery, teaches an eight-week scientific writing twice a year. Faculty, fellows, and residents in the Department of Surgery have priority, but depending on space availability, researchers outside Surgery may also attend. Contact Pamela Derish for more information: derishp@surgery.ucsf.edu.
Web Sites:
- How to Write a Paper in Scientific Journal Style And Format
Greg Anderson, Bates College
http://abacus.bates.edu/~ganderso/biology/resources/writing/HTWgeneral.html
- How to Write (And Review) a Scientific Paper
K.E. Barrett, Ph.D.
http://www.the-aps.org/careers/careers1/mentor/workshop/01wrkshp.htm
Books: