EBIO Writing Lab

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The EBIO Writing Lab provides free advising to science majors looking for help writing lab reports, BMI and UROP proposals, Honors Thesis, posters, and other writing assigned in science courses. Appointments are reserved via email only. Contact the Writing Lab's instructors to set up a meeting!

How We Can Help You

One of the Writing Lab's instructors will meet with you and help you improve your scientific writing skills.

  • Tackle procrastination and write efficiently
  • Analyze and revise your own work
  • Improve your writing’s structure, organization, and effectiveness
  • Know what scientists call primary and secondary information sources
  • Understand correct sourcing, citing, and referencing
  • Communicate your scientific content more accurately and eloquently

What We CanÌýTalk About

Come in with a copy of your current draft (or have a PDF on your computer), and your quesitonsÌýconcerning:

  • Audience for the assignment
  • Goals
  • Timeline
  • Ideas about what is working well and what is giving you trouble
  • Specific things we should focus on when we meet (depending on your assignment’s length)

We can set up an appointment for you to work with us!ÌýÌýA one-on-one meeting is a great way toÌýgetÌýin-depth helpÌýon a paper, and you canÌýalso get help withÌýimproving your writing skills.ÌýWe're always happyÌýto meet in-person in the Lab orÌýremotelyÌýwithin .ÌýTell us your preference and we'll work with you!ÌýTo set upÌýanÌýappointment, emailÌýStephanie Renfrow (Stephanie.Renfrow@Colorado.EDU) and/orÌýHarrison Carpenter (Harrison.Carpenter@Colorado.EDU). In your email, includeÌýthe following information:

  • Your nameÌý
  • The writing projectÌýyou would like to discussÌý
  • Several “best days andÌýtimesâ€� for us to meet
  • Any other information you think will help us understand your project

After receiving your email, we can set up a day/time to meet!