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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

September 23, 2022

Slideshow: Bates summer internships and ‘what I want my…

Nine students whose summer jobs had Bates funding, including Purposeful Work internships, told us about what they did (and smelled) — and what they learned about their emerging sense of purpose.

September 22, 2022

Is the chili sauce gone for good? That answer plus other Bate…

Trends for 2022 include increasing interest in vegan items, some shortages (where's the Sriracha?), and a longstanding partnership with the world of research and discovery.

September 21, 2022

Campus Construction Update: Sept. 22, 2022

After a renovation that redefined Dana Hall’s role in Bates science education, the building reopened with an Aug. 29 celebration. Also: an abyss in Chase Hall!

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