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The following resources and guides are provided to support the biology curriculum.

Bates College Resources

Bates College Policy on Academic Integrity
Ladd Library (access to online research tools)
Information and Library Services
Bates College Imaging and Computing Center
ARC – Academic Resource Commons
Center for Global Education: Off-Campus Study
Student Employment Office
Mount David Summit

Scientific Communication

How to Write a Paper in Scientific
Journal Style and Format | [PDF version]
Word Usage in Scientific Writing
(J. Mammalogy, with permission)
Scientifically Speaking (pdf)
Guide for posters and speaking presentations.
(Source: Oceanographic Society, with permission.)
Writing and Citing Guides (Ladd Library)

Quantitative Tools and Resources

The Mathematics and Statistics Workshop
Bioinformatics Tools Resource Page
(Dev. by Peter Schlax, Ladd Library)

Laboratory Tools and Techniques

Parafilm Technique (mp4 video)
How to Prepare for Lab (pdf)
Guidelines for Keeping a Laboratory Record
(by Dr. David Caprette, Rice Univ.; used with permission)

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News & Updates

May 20, 2022

Bates announces 10 new Fulbright Student awards for 2022-23

The 10 Fulbright Student Awards — nine to graduating seniors and the tenth to a recent graduate — create opportunities to engage in teaching and research opportunities around the world. Meet our 10!

May 20, 2022

Class of 2022 ivy stone is a study in simplicity

Designed by a Bates studio art major, and installed by Bates mason Ron Tardif with the tools of his trade, the Class of 2022 ivy stone is all about simplicity. This year’s design shows the power of simplicity.

May 20, 2022

Disorientingly different but exhilarating: Short Term courses…

Practitioners descend onto campus to teach courses, from marketing to national security reporting, that teach applied skills and give students a chance to expand their professional networks.

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