LibGuides: Chemistry: Scientific Writing

Writing Resources for Scientific Articles and Reports

HOW TO WRITE A SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE

A brief article on the basics of successful production of writing in the sciences.

The Basics of the Craft of Scientific Writing (from MIT!)

“The fundamental purpose of scientific discourse is not the mere presentation of information and thought but rather its actual communication. It does not matter how pleased an author might be to have converted all the right data into sentences and paragraphs; it matters only whether a large majority of the reading audience accurately perceives what the author had in mind.” --George Gopen and Judith Swan : The Science of Scientific Writing
Ten Simple Rules for Writing from the Public Library of Science
Reviewing the literature requires the ability to juggle multiple tasks, from finding and evaluating relevant material to synthesising information from various sources, from critical thinking to paraphrasing, evaluating, and citation skills.
Grammar Revolution
All sorts of easy, accessible help for composing clear and quality writing.