UW-L Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Handbook for Writing in Chemistry
• Learning Objectives for Writing in the Major
• Important Writing Resources
• Accuracy, Precision, and Concision
• Describing and Interpreting Data
• Formatting
• Organizing Your Writing
• Correct Use of Grammar, Tense, and Voice
• Writing About Primary Chemical Literature
• Notebook Construction
• Writing Peer Reviews
Checklists for Writing Mechanics and Style
Grading Criteria for Scientific Critical Thinking Skills