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Writer's Toolbox for the Life Sciences

Introduction	This guide is for writers/researchers in the life sciences. Asky your Subject Librarian for help. *"Writing. The best words in the best order." (Samuel Taylor Coleridge)*
Noteworthy	Access and dissemination policies for recipients of grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) [effective Janurary 1, 2008] and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) [effective April 7, 2008].
Browse categories	Abbreviations & acronyms - find general or medical abbreviations & acronyms. Citation style guides - cite references using major style guides. Citation management software - use software to manage references for papers & theses. Dictionaries & handbooks - define technical words and terms. English grammar & usage - be aware of common errors in academic writing. Journal abbreviations & lists - find abbreviations and lists of journals.
Note	See also: Writer's Centre - HSS and Writing & Citation Guides for Agriculture, Food Science and Forestry
Last Updated	10-Nov-2009

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Contact: Lee Ann Bryant
Last Updated: 10-Nov-2009

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