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Scientific writing

Scientific writing introduction
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© University of Glasgow, 2016

Another popular career area among undergraduates is scientific writing. But how do you actually become a scientific writer?

This can be a notoriously difficult area to get into, but on the other hand offers a potentially fascinating and rewarding career. Have a look at the website of the council for the Advancement of Science Writing, to get you started, then follow the links below for more advice and some examples of science writing.

© University of Glasgow, 2016
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