Chapter 8 Scientific writing

by Cory Whitney

Here we collect our inputs on scientific writing.

8.1 General advice on writing a manuscript

Let’s listen to tips from Prof. Eike Luedeling There are many ways to write a scientific manuscript, but we’ve summarized what we consider a good strategy here

8.2 Conceptual frameworks

The importance of a conceptual framework and some ideas on how to construct one

8.3 Citing

Some thoughts on proper citing in academic writing.

8.4 Instructions

Please prepare a short essay (2 paragraphs) on one of the lecture topics so far. Bring 2 printed copies to class, we’ll review it together.