Writing in the Disciplines

• Sciences

From UNC Chapel Hill: provides advice on precision, clarity, and objectivity in scientific writing (Note: this is just one perspective, not the only way to write scientifically)

• How to Write a First-Class Paper

From Nature: scientists provide advice for writing publications

• Sample Paper in Scientific Format

From University of Wisconsin-Madison: includes a sample scientific paper with comments explaining how and why the paper is written as it is

• All Yersinia Are Not Created Equal: Phenotypic Adaptation to Distinct Niches Within Mammalian Tissues 

Sample paper from National Library of Medicine

• Vericiguat in Patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction

Sample paper from the New England Journal of Medicine

• List of Nursing Resources on the Purdue OWL

From Purdue OWL: an extensive list of resources for nursing students. Consultant notes: Oh formatting and citations- everyone’s favorite. Rather than reading a whole textbook about it take a look at an example! A word of caution to this tale: APA, AMA, whatever you use, are updated regularly. Be sure to uses resources that can highlight differences between editions. (Ex: APA no longer requires running heads for student submissions!). - Victoria P.

• Critical Thinking and Writing for Nursing Students

Example analytical essay and reflective essay with commentary on each section at the end. Consultant notes: Remember as you begin to gather thoughts someone has probably written in a similar format before. If you’re wondering what info should be included in what section, or when is a good time for a table, well then take a look at a sample! The example given here is long so I would recommend focusing on specific sections you have questions about. And if you scroll to the end of each example there is a reasoning and description provided. You can read what the author wrote and commentary on it! -Victoria P.

• Dental Records: An Overview

From National Library of Medicine: what to include in dental records

• Writing a Letter of Intent for a Pharmacy Residency Program

From University of California, San Francisco: explains the differences between a letter of intent, personal statement, and cover letter for pharmacy residency programs. Provides a sample

• Your Guide to Clear Writing

From CDC. Downloads a PDF.