Skill: Academic writing
ASSIGNMENT
ASSIGNMENT
You will practice writing a statement for applying to a research position in Assignment 8.
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
How to write a great research paper [slides] by Simon Peyton Jones
Storytelling 101: Writing a great academic paper by Nick Feamster
How to write a technical paper by Mike Ernst
Shitty first drafts by Anne Lamott
Tips on how to write a great science paper by novelist Cormac McCarthy
LEARNING OUTCOMES
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing this module students should be able to:
S8.1 - Can enumerate some guidelines for academic writing
S8.2 - Can write statements related to research interests and experience for applying to research opportunities (e.g. REUs, internships, lab positions)