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Introducing scientific writing to students early in their academic careers.(Report)
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The ability to effectively convey scientific concepts through writing is vital for the broad dissemination of new scientific discoveries. Recently, training of undergraduates in scientific writing has been increasingly emphasized in a variety of fields (Houde 2000; Schepmann and Hughes 2006; Reynolds and Vogel 2007). Additionally, students are expected to critically analyze scientific communications and the conclusions that other researchers come to (Camill 2000). However, scientific writing is frequently addressed late in undergraduate academic programs, if it is addressed at all. Thus it may be difficult for students late in their ...
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