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Higher-Order Skills in Critical and Creative Thinking
Lab Apps
Appendix Resources for BIO 181 and 183 lab manuals/lab handouts
- Appendix A: Use and care of microscopes
- Appendix B: Scientific Writing and Presentation of Scientific Findings
- Appendix C: Making Presentations Using PowerPoint
- Appendix D: Graphing Using Excel (updated for Fall 2018 BIO 183 lab manual)
- Appendix E: Understanding and Representing Data
Library Tutorial
- Searching for primary and secondary literature
- D. H. Hill Library (main campus Brickyard)
- Hunt Library (on Centennial Campus)
Help for Writing a Review Paper
- *Tips for Writing a Review Paper* – scroll down to see Choosing a Topic, What to Consider, and Structure of Your Review.
Help for Writing Lab Reports (Resources used in BIO 181 & 183 websites)
- The Inside-Out Approach to writing a lab report
- Guide to Analyzing Sections of a Lab Report – further explains what belongs in each section of a lab report.
- LabWrite website
- Sample Lab Reports – look at formatting AND how references are used and cited !!!
- PowerPoint from a Workshop on Writing Lab Reports
- PPT tells you the basics, but also addresses common mistakes and questions from past students.
- Grading Rubric used for BIO 181/183 lab reports (points will vary)
Finding and Citing References in your Lab Report
Primary reference(s) and the Lab Manual are required for most Lab Reports (# will vary).
Writing References for the Citations in your Lab Reports
- CBE/CSE Handout – an updated handout 8th Edition seen below.
- 8th Edition CSE Scientific Style and Format Citation Quick Guide –new link!
- Scroll down to see different types of reference materials: Journals, Books, Websites and Other Online Materials,
Additional Help Outside of the Biology Department and your TA
- NCSU Writing and Speaking Tutorial Services Center – see schedule for walk in hours or how to make an appointment.