Skill 5: Scientific Writing

Produced by Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme, the resources in this section help students to develop their skills in scientific writing. The activities involve looking at the kinds of text that are written by members of the scientific community, gives practise in writing in science lessons and the acquisition of writing skills in general.

Engaging in scientific writing provides students with opportunities to:
* develop science concepts
* structure knowledge
* consider their approach to science
* increase their awareness of the process of learning

The activities in this section include:
* writing a summary
* structuring and writing a scientific article
* evaluating writing
* constructing a bibliography

There are trainer development materials associated with the delivery of these learning activities. They can be found at: LSS Skill Area 5 Training.