Taking your own notes is a skill you need to develop while you’re an undergrad. So if you’re in your early years, don’t rely on printed handouts for the rest of your degree.
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Citations, refs and bibliographies
Recently, a student told me that scientific writing for reports and literature reviews was the hardest part of the course, especially for non-native English speakers. For undergrads and postgrads alike, getting your citations and bibliographies formatted correctly seems to be
Who really was Joseph Black?
Arguably, the general public of Edinburgh were more informed about contemporary chemistry in the 1700’s than they are today. Here, we take a look back at the career of our building’s namesake to encourage the same enthusiasm and commitment that Joseph
Writing for the web – top tips
Watch Out For Those Speed Bumps If you’re thinking about writing for the web, here are some points to bear in mind. Great advice for students starting out on a writing career. Use this as a guide when you proof-read
Why you should write for a science blog
Writing for a science blog when you’re an undergraduate may sound pointless and time consuming. You already have enough to keep you busy with labs, and lectures. Just getting to the end of the semester is an achievement! Besides, you