Supporting Writing in the Sciences

This page will serve as an archive of resources for students writing about their research in the sciences.

Fall 2024 Virtual Writing Workshop Series

Hosted by Riley Thoen

Discussion and Abstract, November 6, 2024, 7pm

We will discuss writing the discussion and abstract of your scientific papers.

Methods and Results, October 2, 2024, 7pm

We will discuss writing the methods and results of your scientific papers. 

Writing the Introduction, September 11, 2024, 7pm

I will discuss writing the introduction of your scientific papers, and I will also touch on writing style, gathering sources, and general science paper guidelines.

Science Writing Q&A Event

The Writing Intensive Program was proud to present a Science Writing Q&A Session with grant writer and senior science writer Kat Gilmore, who works with UGA’s Infectious Diseases Laboratory, Emerging Diseases Research Group, and New Materials Institute, on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

View recording here

View transcript here

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Writing Guides

Revision Checklist

Download here

created by Paige Duffin, Fall 2021

Revision Guide

Download here

created by Margot Popecki, Spring 2021

Past Video Workshops

During AY 20-21, genetics graduate student Margot Popecki served as the WIP TA for Biology’s research courses. In this role, Margot developed video workshops, guides, and additional instructional materials for students.

Writing an Introduction for Biology Research Papers—

Writing the Discussion & Abstract—

Writing the Methods & Results—

Peer Review Advice Columns

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