LibGuides: Neuroscience Courses & Research: Citing Sources

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.

Internal Documentation

The Wartburg biology department prefers to use the Name-Year citation style in all internal documentation. When citing a reference within the text of a paper or assignment students should include the author(s) last name and the year of publication.

Example: A recent study (Donlea et al. 2009) demonstrated three genes in Drosophila regulate increased sleep need after memory-inducing events.

The bibliography--also known as the "literature cited" section--should list the sources in alphabetical order.

Download the PDF above for specific citation examples.