Writing and Other Resources

Writing Workshops: 

Fall 2024 Virtual Writing Workshop Series - Hosted by Riley Thoen 

Writing the Introduction - Sept. 11th, 2024: Available Video

Methods and Results - Oct. 2nd, 2024: Available Video

Discussion and Abstract - Nov. 6th, 2024: Available Video

Fall 2020 Virtual Writing Workshop Series - Hosted by Margot Popecki

Writing an Introduction for Biology Research Papers - Sept. 3rd, 2020: Available Video

Writing the Methods and Results - Oct. 21st, 2020: Available Video

Writing the Discussion and Abstract - Nov. 11th, 2020: Available Video

Science Writing Q & A with Kat Gilmore - Oct. 19th, 2024: Available Transcript 

Writing Guides: 

Revision Checklist:
Document:
BIOL_RevisionChecklist-1.docx (25.13 KB)
Revision Guide: 
Document:
BIOL_RevisionGuide-1.docx (996.08 KB)

Peer Review Advice Columns: 

Fall 2022 
Document:
Peer-Review-Advice-FL22.pdf (11.66 MB)
Spring 2021 
Document:
Peer-Review-Advice-SP21.pdf (2.88 MB)
Fall 2020 
Document:
Peer-Review-Advice-FL20.pdf (6.06 MB)
Document:
Peer-Review-Advice-FL20 (2).pdf (2.55 MB)

journals for student publications 

UGA’s Journal for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (JURO), a student-run, peer-reviewed digital publication accepts submissions from students of all disciplines in research courses, writing intensive courses, or other research writing courses are encouraged to submit their work.

Link to more information: https://curo.uga.edu/juro/ 

Catalyst Journal is a UGA undergraduate research journal in STEM whose mission is to allow students with outstanding work done at UGA to learn the process behind peer-reviewed scientific publication.

Link to more information: https://catalyst.uga.edu/

 

Support for writing in the sciences at UGA

The Jill and Marvin Willis Center for Writing: General Information 

  • Hours: August 18th - December 3rd, 2025
  • Booking an Appointment: Join the UGA WCW Penji Community or download the Penji app
  • Calendar of Operation: Fall, Spring, and Summer terms; closed during holidays, school breaks, and any other university closures/holidays
  • For more information about locations, hours, or any further information, visit the Writing Center's website page. 

The Writing Intensive Program - Supporting Writing in the Sciences

The Science Library Writing Center - https://www.libs.uga.edu/science/southcampuswritingcenter

Contacts

Kristin Miller, Head
Dr. Kristen Miller
Director, Division of Biological Sciences
biochair@uga.edu

Why Study Biology?

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  • Career opportunities for a Biology major include jobs in research, health care, environmental management and conservation, education, and much more.
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Undergraduate Research in Biology

Undergraduates majoring in biology have the opportunity to enhance their learning through direct participation in research and scholarship. At UGA, these opportunities enable undergraduates to participate in ground-breaking research, often as part of a team of graduate students and faculty. In fact, many students can earn academic credit while working under an experienced faculty mentor by taking BIOL 4960R or working directly with the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO). The Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship (BSURF) has been established to support undergraduate research opportunities in the Division of Biological Sciences within the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The Fellowship provides financial assistance to students who have not had an opportunity to participate in a mentored research experience (paid, volunteer, or for credit) since matriculating to the University of Georgia.