LibGuides: Biology Courses & Research: Citing Sources

Wartburg Biology Writing Style Guide

To help students use an accurate citation style consistently throughout their undergraduate career the Biology Department has created this style guide. Students should follow this guide when writing papers and assignments for biology courses.

Biology Writing Style Guide (pdf)

Supplemental Writing Guides

A short guide to writing about biology by Pechenik, Jan A
Call Number: 808.06657 P332
ISBN: 0205667279
This book is required for biology majors and recommended by biology department faculty as a writing aid for students writing scientific papers. It is on reserve at the Vogel Library Reference Desk for use in the library.
Scientific Style and Format, 8th Edition by Council of Council of Science Editors
Call Number: Sguides 808.066 Sci27, 2014 (Near Reference)
ISBN: 9780226116495
Publication Date: 2014
When you need that actual print source! Widely used in scientific disciplines, particularly in the natural and physical sciences.

Citation Management with RefWorks

Vogel Library has a subscription to RefWorks, the citation management tool that helps you track and cite your resources correctly in your papers. These videos will help you get started using RefWorks. If you have questions, contact the library.

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