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BS13310Research and Communication Skills
Dr. Mike WinsonInformation technology and research
skills Tutorial Essay Task Information
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Assessed tasks
Semester 1 Bioinformatics (Biological information) retrieval task –
compulsory workshop (10%)Quantitative Science (10%)
Excel spreadsheet assignment (10%)
Semester 2 Word processed essay (Use MS Word) (20%) Powerpoint presentation (10%) Quantitative Science (10%)
------------------------------------------------------------Exam (end of semester 2)MCQ Quantitative Biology (30%)
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Essay organization
Include: Statement of what you intend to investigate in the
Essay/ (the hypothesis) Select appropriate headings Logical progression of issues to be discussed Definition of abbreviations at first use only! Conclusions References –as completed in your information
retrieval assignment
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Tips for retrieving information
Google Google Scholar Web of Knowledge/Science Reviews Experimental papers
General
Detailed
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On-line Encyclopaedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Reasonably authoritative and good for definitions
of subjects / topics
However! DO NOT use as the sole basis for your essay or
other work
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Main Section
Development of subject Develop the topic (what, how?) Highlight an interesting example Is there a controversial problem? What methods are being used? Leave a gap between paragraphs Sub headings – can decide on after writing text Figures/tables referred to in text
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Conclusion
Integrate major points raised Summarise information Further lines of research? Next steps? Should be no more than 10% of the essay
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Format Requirements
Include: Picture, table, graph Figures etc referred to in text Example of a symbol Genus & species names in italics an Equation using the equation feature in Word Reference list Reference citations in text
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Formatting
Follow marking scheme (Part A) Pay attention to detail Look up information on how to format using
On-line Word help
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Layout
The Marking scheme criteria for Layout (part B) include:
1. Overall layout
2. Attention to detail & use of language
3. References
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References
You should make use of the Endnote Reference manager
Covered in the workshop and assignment in Semester 1