Here are some helpful tips for essay writing:
The CSU Guide to Writing in Science - include writing a lab report
CSU Academic writing, assignment and essay - guides
And, don't forget to read the Marking Criteria in your Subject Outline.
The library also has some resources to assist your writing skills:
A Student Handbook for Writing in Biology by The Referencing at Charles Sturt University webpage has lots of helpful information about referencing including links to the following resources:
The main referencing style at Charles Sturt University is APA 7th though this is not the only style used at the University and you should check with your lecturer if you are unsure.
These guides have some useful resources and information that will help you to use information ethically while you are studying with CSU.
CSU also has other services which can help you to get the best possible results for your work:
Turnitin Software - A Turnitin account allows you to check your own writing for inadvertent plagiarism or quotation errors. Detect and fix problems before submission. Some assessments will require you to submit your work to Turnitin before final submission!
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