Lesson 6: Scientific Writing

Scientific writing, while an indispensable step of the scientific process, is often overlooked in undergraduate courses in favour of maximizing class time devoted to scientific concepts. However, the ability to effectively communicate research findings is crucial for success in the field of science.

Graduate students are encouraged to publish early and often, and professional scientists are generally evaluated by the quantity of articles published and the number of citations those articles receive. It is therefore important that undergraduate students receive a solid foundation in scientific writing early in their academic careers.