Scientists must be able to effectively communicate the results of their experiments in a clear and accurate manner. In the course of your studies at Kenyon, you will be asked to write several assignments in the format of a scientific research paper. These papers, at least in biology, are divided into seven parts consisting of a Title, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments and References. Once you understand the type of material that goes into each section you will find that writing a scientific paper is no more difficult that preparing a paper for other classes.
Scientific writing requires the use of precise language.
Avoid using vague, uninformative terms and try to keep jargon to a minimum. In many instances using the active voice will make it easier to describe complex procedures.