Lab Reports and Projects in Sport and Exercise Science: A Guide for Students
Paperback | English
By (author): Mike Price
Lab Reports and Projects in Sport and Exercise Science: A guide for students provides a comprehensive overview of what should be contained within each section of a scientific report, and clearly explains how it should be presented. Written in a friendly and engaging style, it guides the reader through abstracts, literature reviews, methodology, reporting discussions and referencing, and contains a wealth of examples and practical advice on how to improve and refine your own writing.
From writing a first lab report to preparing a final year dissertation or postgraduate thesis, sports and exercise science students at all levels will find this book a valuable resource in developing both skill and confidence in scientific communication.
Key features
- The layout of the book is designed to reflect that of a typical scientific report, to help students plan their own projects.
- Each chapter includes numerous examples, exercises and activities to engage students and develop skills in each aspect of report writing.
- Includes discussion of critical appraisal techniques to help students refine their research questions.
- All data sets and illustrations used are drawn from the key disciplines in sport and exercise science, including physiology, psychology and biomechanics.