Useful Links (and books):

1. Reading Primary Literature: A Practical Guide to Evaluating Research

Articles in Biology, by Chris Gillen (2006)

http://aw-bc.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,080534599X,00.htm

Reading primary literature booklet: a 44 page booklet intended to be used

as a supplement in undergraduate courses, where undergraduate research

articles are used.

2. Jan Pechenik's "Writing in Biology" (2006)

A resource on writing in biology that covers all aspects of writing, commonly

encountered by undergraduates.

3. Victoria McMillan's "Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences" (2006)

Excellent resource, full of practical tips and advice for undergraduate

science writers.