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Welcome to Writing in the Sciences (WITS)

Welcome! As professional writing consultants, we understand that writing can be challenging and time-consuming, and that many science writers often avoid the writing process until the end stages of their research study. We want to support your progress to help you start early and write sections regularly throughout your research process. 

This Writing in the Sciences (WITS) website is designed to help writers address some of the challenges that they face with scientific writing. Some of these challenges include:  

• feeling overwhelmed and uncertain of where to start 
• struggling to articulate ideas and concepts in a clear and concise way 
• navigating the transition from writing course assignments like lab reports to writing publishable research articles 
• being uncertain of what information to include in the different sections of a scientific research article 

This website features two modules. In these modules, we introduce you to strategies and techniques that will help you approach your scientific writing with confidence. 

The first module Writing Research Articles , developed by writing specialists Jodie Salter and Sarah Gibbons, provides a detailed approach for writing a scientific research article. It offers strategies for outlining key components and for mapping individual sections. This module consists of seven sections that walk you through the writing process from beginning to end. In our “Getting Started” section, we teach how to analyze research articles in your field, and we provide a research article mapping template to help you create a strong outline. In our sections on writing the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, we outline the key components that you need to address in research articles, and we share techniques for how to communicate your research effectively. In our final sections, we teach how to write concise abstracts and titles, and we provide strategies for revising and responding to feedback. 

The second module Storytelling in Science Writing , developed by ecologist Christopher Greyson-Gaito, focuses on using storytelling techniques from Hollywood to write an engaging scientific research article. This module teaches writers how to create a storyboard to map out a research article from beginning to end and how to use the ‘and, but, therefore’ technique to write an effective abstract. 

How to Use the Site (For Students and Faculty)

These modules will help writers get started with their writing, create strong outlines, identify the key information that they need to include in scientific writing genres, and make the transition from writing for assignments to publications.

The modules can be completed in any order. We recommend that writers choose a module, start with the first section, and complete the associated worksheets and reflection activities along the way. These worksheets and activities provide writers with opportunities to develop new skills, practice techniques, and apply strategies discussed in the modules to their own scientific writing.

The  Writing in the Sciences (WITS) Youtube channel  hosts all the video content for this website.

About this Site

This project was made possible by a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Science Communication Skills Training Grant in 2020.

Project Team

Dr. Sarah Gibbons and Dr. Jodie Salter, Writing Specialists at the University of Guelph, are two of the co-PIs on the NSERC development grant and are the lead content creators and web developers for this WITS online project.

Acknowledgments

This project was funded with the generous support of the NSERC Science Communication Skills Grant program, the University of Guelph’s Research Innovation Office, and the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare. We would like to thank all the following contributors for their time and support:

• Dr. Georgia Mason, Director of the  Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare and Professor, Department of  Integrative Biology  at University of Guelph, as our co-PI on the grant
• Lenore Latta who in her former role as Writing Specialist developed the in-person workshop series at the University of Guelph in 2013 to support graduate student writers in the sciences
• Dr. Christopher Greyson-Gaito, former University of Guelph PhD candidate and ecologist, for his creation of the module Storytelling in Science Writing
• Marinette Fargo, formerly from the University of Guelph’s Digital Accessibility Resource Centre, who provided accessibility support for our webpages and downloadable resources
• Tiffany Murphy from the University of Guelph McLaughlin Library’s Communications team who developed the Writing in the Sciences graphics
• University of Guelph undergraduate students: Kaleigh Kerr, for website development; and Lujayn Mahmoud and Amrit Rooprai, for reviewing and providing feedback on the content

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For educational purposes, we’ve created fictional excerpts that resemble passages from scientific research articles. The fictional examples are intended to illustrate writing techniques and are not designed to teach scientific content. Please note that the scientific content and data in these passages and videos is fictional.

This site features reflection activities that collect information in fillable forms. These activities provide writers with opportunities to reflect on their process, practice their skills, and apply specific techniques to their own writing. Please note that all information collected in fillable forms is recorded anonymously and will be used only for program evaluation, improvements, and reporting.

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Writing Guide

Below are the requirements for all political science courses. Students are expected to follow the instructions in this guide for all of their written assignments. Individual course instructors may provide specific instructions for their particular courses or written assignments. Otherwise, students are required to follow the instructions in this guide.

The guide focuses on four important requirements for writing an academic paper. It is organized in the following sections: (A) Citation Style; (B) Use of Sources; (C) Structuring a Research Paper; and (D) Editing and Formatting. All of these are important for the assessment of written assignments.

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Citation Style

Apa citation style guide.

Students must use the APA citation style for all of their written assignments. The APA style guide can be found on the library website. Familiarize yourself with this guide as you will be required to follow it for both in-text citations and full citations in the reference list.

Consistency in Citation

Students are required to use in-text citations to cite sources and these must be consistent with APA throughout the assignment. Likewise, all of the items in your reference list must follow the APA style consistently. If you are using reference software , always check that all of the citations are imported properly and consistently into the document.

Citing Judicial Decisions

When citing judicial decisions, students should follow the Canadian Uniform Guide to Legal Citation (also known as the McGill Guide). The in-text citation should include the name of decision, year, and paragraph number (if applicable). If there is no paragraph number available, a page number will suffice. For example:

The Supreme Court has ruled that no level of government has the authority to act alone to change the "fundamental nature and role" of Canada’s political institutions (Reference re Senate Reform, 2014, para. 48).

In your reference list, the full case information should be included. If you are citing from a database (such as CanLII), you should include a database identifier. For example:

Good Spirit School Division No. 204 v Christ the Teacher Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 212, 2017 SKQB 109 (CanLII) R. v. Oakes, [1986] 1 S.C.R. 103 Reference re Senate Reform, [2014] 1 S.C.R. 704

Use of Sources

Presenting and integrating others' ideas.

When you quote directly, paraphrase, or borrow specific ideas or statistics from another source, you must include the author’s last name (or last names), the year of publication, and the relevant page number(s) in the text [for example, (Mau, 2013, p. 112)] immediately following the borrowed information.

When you refer to general ideas, arguments, or positions put forth by others, you must include the author’s last name (or last names) and the year of publication; page numbers are not necessary [for example, (Riddell, Hausegger & Hennigar, 2013)].

In either case, you can also introduce the author or authors in the text and include the other relevant information in parentheses. For example:

• "Future Y-PAR research should be complemented by efforts to embed young mothers' contributions into community development and policy development more broadly" according to Levac (2013, p. 425).
• In their examination of five Canadian social welfare programs, Koning and Banting (2013) find a range of permanent and temporary forms of exclusion affecting different categories of newcomers.
• Johnson (2010) argues that public health narratives in Honduras shape policy options.

When you wish to claim that an argument or hypothesis is widely supported by several scholars, or when you wish to point to general fields of study , you need to include several sources. For example:

• It is commonplace to note that the introduction of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has resulted in an increased policy role for the Supreme Court of Canada (Baker, 2009, p. 171; Hausegger, Hennigar and Riddell, 2015, p. 353; Snow, 2012, p. 172)
• Many scholars have written about new forms of activism in the Middle East (Clark & Yaghi, 2014; Schlaim, 2014; Shukor, 2014; Sreberny, 2015).

You do not need to source easily verifiable facts (e.g., Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia).

Overall, it is your responsibility to know exactly what constitutes plagiarism. It is considered academic misconduct whether you intend it or not. If in doubt, ask your instructor or someone at the Library’s writing services desk. You can also check out the library’s website for more details on plagiarism . Most importantly, start your work early to avoid the pressure that can lead to making bad decisions.

Identifying Appropriate Sources

Sources are used to support the argument being made. When identifying and using sources, their quality needs to be evaluated.

Peer-review is a "collaborative process that allows manuscripts submitted to a journal to be evaluated and commented upon" (Taylor & Francis Editor Resources, 2016). Two or more independent experts check the quality and contribution of the scholarship presented in peer-reviewed or 'refereed' work . Most scholarly journals are peer-reviewed. Peer-reviewed work is especially rigorous. It should be used as much as possible.

Other forms of scholarly work such as conference papers or conference proceedings may have been editor-reviewed but not peer-reviewed. Diligence is required with this literature to make sure that the arguments being presented make sense.

A lot of work that is relied on in political science is non-reviewed or undergoes an alternative review process . Government documents (policy papers, legislation, etc.), community organization publications (e.g. research reports by the United Way, the Girls Action Foundation) and research or papers produced by think tanks and research institutes (e.g. the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, the Fraser Institute, the Institute for Research on Public Policy) fall into this category.

In some cases, advisory groups work together to review publications. In other cases, there is no review at all. It is necessary to know what type of review has occurred to determine how and whether to use a source. If in doubt consult with your instructor.

In all cases, the author(s) matter . For example, drawing from Random Rita’s blog to help you make a point about intergovernmental relations is not appropriate, whereas Dr. Pamela Palmater’s Indigenous Nationhood blog and website may serve as an appropriate source of contemporary discourse around Indigenous issues. On the other hand, if Random Rita gives an account of an experience of dealing with intergovernmental relations, and her experience is relevant to your argument, it may be useful as a supplemental source.

Structuring a Research Paper

A research paper should begin with an introduction and should be followed by the body, wherein points of argument are presented. In a conclusion, arguments are summed up. This includes insights that have been gained. In the body of the paper each point of argument should have its own paragraph. There is no such thing as a three-paragraph essay. You will need as many paragraphs as it takes to write an introduction, present the points of argument needed and write a conclusion.

The introduction should accomplish three things: introduce the relevance of the paper, state the main argument or thesis and provide a roadmap of the remainder of the paper – identifying the vital steps of the argument. The thesis statement needs to be specific and argumentative, in that it takes a specific perspective on the question at hand. This does not mean that a paper should be completely one-sided. As an argument is developed, counterarguments should be acknowledged – this helps to disarm critics and make an argument more convincing.

In the body of a paper, points of argument are presented. Do not try to make more than one point of argument in a paragraph. Each paragraph should start with one point of argument followed by the evidence for this specific point. The first sentence of the paragraph is very important, so ask yourself why you are presenting the material in this paragraph. If the first sentence does not make that clear, rewrite it. This way repetition of arguments can be avoided. Make sure that everything in the essay directly helps to defend the main thesis.

An effective conclusion should summarize the main thesis and the most important supporting arguments, while discussing the implications of the thesis and the insights gained. Never introduce new evidence during the conclusion.

Editing and Formatting

Editing your paper.

Students are expected to proofread and edit their papers before handing them in. Multiple grammatical and spelling errors detract from the overall quality of the paper.

Clarity in writing is crucial. Unclear writing detracts from the overall quality of the paper. Work on keeping it simple. For advice on improving your style consult the library website .

Formatting Your Paper

• All papers should be double-spaced and use a well-readable font (e.g. Times New Roman, Arial, Cambria) of size 11 or 12.
• Margins should be 1 inch/2.54 cm on the sides and 1.25 inches/3.17 cm on the top and bottom.
• All pages must be numbered.
• All papers should have a title that reflects the content of the paper. The title page should include the paper’s title, student name and number, course number, instructor’s name, and assignment deadline.
• If handing in a hard copy, the paper should be stapled.

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Novosibirsk State University Russia 2024-25: Admission, Courses, Fees, Eligibility, Ranking etc.

Novosibirsk State University, founded in 1958, is a well-known school in Russia. It is located in Novosibirsk, the cultural and industrial center of Siberia. For students wanting to study MBBS in Russia, Novosibirsk State University is a great option. The university’s V. Zelman Institute for Medicine and Psychology offers high-quality medical courses.

Novosibirsk State University is a major scientific and educational center, located in the research hub of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The university focuses on a wide range of fields, including particle physics, photonics, quantum optics, Arctic research, biomedicine, cancer therapy, chemical engineering, hybrid materials, omic technologies, mathematics, archaeology, ethnography, and linguistics.

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Affiliation and Recognition

These are the renowned bodies who’ve given reputation to the Novosibirsk State University Russia.

• National Medical Commission of India (NMC).
• World Health Organization (WHO).
• The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Russia.
• Quality Assurance (ANQA).

Below is the list of faculties that Novosibirsk State University, Russia has to offer:

• Medical faculty
• Paediatric faculty
• Stomatology faculty
• Pharmaceutical faculty
• Faculty of precollege preparations of professional training
• Faculty of the maximum sisterly formation
• Faculty of Social Work
• Faculty of economy and management in public health services
• Faculty of Clinical Psychology
• Ecological faculty
• Faculty of improvement of professional skill qualification

Courses Offered

Novosibirsk State University offers excellent medical programs with experienced faculty and modern facilities. The university is well-known for its undergraduate medical programs (MBBS).

Why Study MBBS at Novosibirsk State Medical University?

• The medium of instruction is English.
• There is no requirement to clear IELTS or TOEFL for admission to Novosibirsk State Medical University.
• NMC/MCI, WHO, ECFMG, AMC, GMC and FAIMER approved
• Flights are readily available.
• A variety of modern medicine and practical training.
• Students at Novosibirsk State Medical University can apply for various internships while studying.
• The MBBS degree obtained from Novosibirsk State Medical University is recognized and valid in India and other nations.

Admission Procedure

To secure admission to Novosibirsk State University, it is essential to qualify for the National Eligibility Entrance Exam (NEET) for Indian students.

• First of all, you will need to fill out the application form available on the official website of Novosibirsk State University. It is important to provide correct information.
• You will have to scan all the required documents and submit them along with the application form.
• Once you have submitted the application form and documents, your application form will be analysed to decide if you are eligible for admission.
• Upon receiving the offer letter, you need to pay the first term fee mentioned in the offer letter.
• Apply for a study visa as soon as you receive the fee receipt and pay all the required fees.
• After visa approval, you can book your ticket and inform about your arrival at university.

Eligibility Criteria

Russia has been one of the top preferred destinations for international students to pursue their Medical Degree Courses. If you want to study MBBS at Novosibirsk State University, check the Novosibirsk State University eligibility below.

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Documents Required

Before admission at the Novosibirsk State University, please carry all these related documents.

• Passport (Minimum 18 months validity).
• 10th Certificate & Mark sheet.
• 12th Certificate & Mark sheet.
• Birth Certificate.
• 10 passport size Photographs
• Official Invitation letter from the Medical University of Russia.
• Authorization of all documents from the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
• Legalization of all documents from the Russian Embassy.
• Bank receipt of Novosibirsk State University Tuition fees (required for some Universities).
• HIV test documents.

Fee Structure 2024-25

Novosibirsk State University MBBS fees for MBBS is mentioned in this section.

Ranking 2024-25

According to Edurank, Novosibirsk State University ranking in Russia and all over the world ranking:

Student’s Life at Novosibirsk State University

• The university provides students with chances to excel in academics, research, sports, community service, and participation in international events like conferences and symposiums.
• The university offers six nearby hostels, each safeguarded by the police. These hostels provide a variety of room sizes, allowing comfortable accommodation for 2-3 students per room.
• The hostel rooms come fully furnished with efficient heating. Students have access to the Internet, television, and telephone services in their rooms. Shared bathrooms and kitchens are also available to improve  student life in Russia .
• The university organizes yearly recreational activities such as basketball, tennis, swimming, football, and winter sports like skiing and skating.

Advantages of MBBS in Russia

About Novosibirsk City

• Novosibirsk, founded in 1893, is the largest city in Siberia and the third-largest in Russia, located on the Ob River.
• The city is a major industrial, scientific, and cultural hub, home to the renowned Akademgorodok research center.
• With a population of over 1.6 million, Novosibirsk is a diverse and dynamic metropolis.
• Key attractions include the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and Novosibirsk Zoo.
• Novosibirsk experiences a continental climate with harsh winters and warm summers and serves as a crucial transit point on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

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Contact Details

Novosibirsk State University Address: 1, Pirogova str., Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the duration of the mbbs course at nsu russia, russia.

The duration of the MBBS course at NSU Russia is 6 Years. Is Novosibirsk State University an English medium?

Is Novosibirsk National Research State University approved by the NMC?

Yes, the university has accreditation from the NMC.

Where is Novosibirsk State University located?

NSU Russia Address is 1, Pirogova str., Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia.

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To support the University community toward reconciliation, we’d like to draw your attention to a variety of works that highlight Indigenous writers, content, and research frameworks in this digital collection titled Exploring Indigenous Narratives and Worldviews —a collection developed in collaboration with Indigenous Initiatives and the Indigenous Student Centre at U of G. Within the overarching collection, there is a sub-collection focused on reading for Truth and Reconciliation .

“The library is always striving to build our collection of Indigenous titles—books by, for, and about Indigenous people. As we mark National Truth and Reconciliation Week 2024, we continue to focus on improving the representation of Indigenous voices and scholarship in our collection, ensuring that these perspectives are not only preserved but also actively shared with our community,” said Meg Ecclestone, head, Collections & Content.

Inside this collection, you’ll find a variety of novels, children’s literature, research and scholarly texts, and memoirs, with new works being added each year. Some newly added titles include:

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• Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes , by Wab Kinew
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In addition to the digital collection, we invite you to browse a print collection of popular titles by Indigenous authors, located on the first floor of the library.

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Services & Facilities: 

* Accommodation. New dormitories for international students are 3 minutes walk from the university. Comfortable double rooms with forest view are available, as well as some home-stay opportunities.

* Scholarships and financial aid. There is the Russian Government Scholarship Program, which offers 2-year scholarships for Master's program and 3-year (or 4-year) scholarships PhD program. In 2015 NSU offered 65 scholarships. Benefits: full tuition, monthly stipend.

* Average cost of living. Students do not have to pay for their books and other materials. Accomodation fees – $ 20–25 per month. Living costs – $ 120–150 per month. Do not forget the expenses for clothing: jackets and shoes for autumn and winter, and shorts and shales for summer, of course.

* Support for new students. The University has an adaptation program for foreign students (pre-arrival support, welcome talk, welcome party, international student advisors, excursions in Novosibirsk, clubs, course on Russian culture).  

* Learn the language of Pushkin and Dostoevsky. We offer language courses for students with various levels of Russian, including preparation courses for the Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL).

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An annotated bibliography is a written assignment (paper, journal article, appendix to a journal article, or complete book) consisting of a series of entries on a single theme, organized either alphabetically, by date, or by topic. Each entry consists of two parts:

• the citation information in a proper referencing style (MLA, Chicago, APA, CSE, etc.)
• a brief summary (or "annotation") of the source in paragraph form
• Note-taking Sheet for Annotated Bibliographies Use this fillable form after every article you read. Spend at least 10-15 minutes on your note-taking. Record essential information from one article or study. Remember, annotated bibliographies should do three things: summarize, analyze, and show relevance.

Each annotation enables readers to see the relationship of a number of written works to each other and in the context of the topic studied. Many annotations are both descriptive (telling readers what the source is about) and critical (evaluating the source’s usefulness or importance).

• To present the reader with a fairly comprehensive, yet focused, review of the scholarly sources on a specific topic or in a specialized field
• To provide the writer with a more in-depth understanding of a specific topic or specialized field in preparation for conducting future research
• A bibliography is an organized list of works consulted when you are doing research on a particular topic, which is placed at the end of a paper, journal article, chapter, or book .
• the citation in the proper referencing style
• a one-paragraph discussion (or "annotation") of the source listed above
• An abstract is a descriptive summary of a single longer text, with content summarized in the same order as the original. It is often found at the beginning of scholarly journal articles, in periodical indexes, or in electronic databases
• An annotation enables readers to see the relationship of a number of written works to each other and in the context of the topic studied
• Although what is required in annotated bibliographies differs from discipline to discipline, many annotations are both descriptive and critical and illustrate the writer's library research skills, summarizing expertise, point of view, analytical ability, and understanding of the field

In the sciences and some of the more scientific disciplines of the social sciences, annotated bibliographies are rarely used; when they are used, they will often be primarily summary or descriptive—that is, they will paraphrase the original text.

In the arts and some social sciences, annotated bibliographies will be judged by how critical and analytical they are and often by how the writer links the text's usefulness to their potential or imaginary research project.

Summary or descriptive annotated bibliographies:

The summary or descriptive annotated bibliography provides a summary of the main findings in a source with no analysis or evaluation.

Critical annotated bibliographies:

A critical annotation goes beyond a simple summary of the original source.

• It evaluates the reliability of the information presented, including the authors' credentials, the value of the reference for other scholars, and, if relevant, the appropriateness of the methodologies.
• It evaluates the conclusions and discusses how successfully the authors achieve their aims. If the annotated bibliography is intended as a first step to a review of literature leading to a major paper, thesis, or dissertation, then it will also evaluate how useful the information and methodological approaches will be for someone doing research on a particular project.
• It may also indicate your own critical reactions to the sources. This might be done by indicating whether the information presented is similar or different to other authors' findings or approaches to the subject— and hypothesizing why. For example, did the author fail to take important information into consideration? Did the author take a certain approach as the result of a particular theoretical viewpoint?

Annotated bibliographies can be organized in three different ways:

• by author alphabetically
• by subtopics or sections

Most undergraduate-level annotated bibliographies are relatively short and will not need an introductory paragraph and/or separate sections.

Longer annotated bibliographies may necessitate an introductory paragraph, explaining the scope of the selected sources (within certain dates, within geographic parameters, only in a certain discipline, etc.), or noting any other particulars (such as abbreviations, etc.).

The specific length of your annotations and the number of sources will vary from assignment to assignment. Check with your professor to find out what length and organizational style is preferred.

The text of an annotation normally ranges from four to ten sentences. This limit forces the writer to focus on the central ideas in the source.

A long annotated bibliography may be preceded by an introduction to the topic chosen, with a discussion of the rationale behind the selection of the entries for the bibliography as well as the exclusion of others, and the timeframe covered.

In a very long annotated bibliography, the entries are often numbered, but this is rare in undergraduate student papers. Other options for longer annotated bibliographies would be to arrange entries under topic and subtopic headings, or in chronological order.

After you have written a draft,

• Re-read the assignment instructions carefully to make certain you have included all of the essential components that you need in each annotation. Make a checklist and compare each entry against the list.
• Evaluate your annotations and assess whether you have included both summaries and critical evaluations for each entry.
• Check each citation for accuracy and consistency in language and style.
• Try to avoid the passive voice and use active voice instead (e.g., change "Artistic autonomy was spoken about by the presenter" to "The presenter spoke about artistic autonomy.")
• Review your work to see if you have used clear and specific verbs such as demonstrates, asserts, speculates.
• Check your verb tenses. In general, use present tense to describe an author’s ideas and arguments (e.g., Jones argues that…). However, if you are describing an action that was completed in the past, describe it using the past tense (e.g., Smith tested her hypothesis by observing five hamsters…).
• Make certain that you have avoided using direct quotations, except when the words quoted are important terms that you wish to highlight.
• Lastly, proof read your document for errors in grammar, punctuation, and style.
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