COMMUNICATION IN THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Department of Biology


CHECKLIST - INTRODUCTION


____ Demonstrates good biological insight, understanding, and accuracy

____ Reviews & interrelates relevant scientific literature

____ Cites literature correctly; uses name-year or citation-sequence convention

____ Logical flow of ideas -- starts broadly, then leads to specific topic

____ Ends with clearly & concisely stated 1-3 hypotheses/objectives

____ Well-constructed paragraphs, no writing errors, etc. (see Recipe for Pretty Good Scientific Writing)
 

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