Learning About Biology
The beginning chapters are very general and struck me as common-sense knowledge for any dedicated student, regardless of the subject area, and the narrative picks up when the authors discuss specific topics, using biology as …
Abstract
Study and Communication Skills for the Biosciences . By Stuart Johnson and Jon Scott . 2009. Oxford University Press. (ISBN 978-0-19-921983-4). 235 pp. Paperback. $39.95. Johnson and Scott, professors at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom, have developed a guide that addresses study and presentation strategies for college students in the biological sciences. The book is composed of 14 chapters that cover general topics from note-taking skills up to poster preparation and study skills for exams. The beginning chapters are very general and struck me as common-sense knowledge for any dedicated student, regardless of the subject area. The narrative picks up when the authors discuss specific topics, using biology as …