Biologists use writing in many ways:
reports analyzing experimental data
reviews of other scientists’ research or proposed research
proposals to convince funding agencies to award grants for their research
lectures and presentations
newspaper and magazine articles for general audiences
public-policy briefings or recommendations to help government officials address such issues as global warming or stem cell research
Related topics:
Audience in biology
Forms of writing in biology
Questions biologists ask
Kinds of evidence biologists use
Writing conventions in biology
CSE system for citation in biology writing
Sample student writing: Laboratory report and review of the literature