• Content strategy

    Learn about developing a content strategy, and why it is necessary for consistent, appropriate and effective content.

  • Contact us

    Contact Biotext for content services and training, or to give feedback on the Biotext content manual.

  • Test styles

  • Formatting a reference list

    Introduction to formatting references using Biotext referencing style.

  • Journal, magazine and newspaper articles

    How to format journal, magazine and newspaper articles in a reference list using Biotext referencing style.

  • Types of publications and content

    Understand the basic rules for creating different types of content, such as webpages and reports.

  • Web content

    Website users are looking for information, and they want to invest as little time and effort as possible to get it.

  • Planning content

    Planning before you write will help to ensure that your content is ‘fit for purpose’ – that it meets both your communication needs and the needs of your audienc

  • Books and reports

    Nonfiction books and reports are common to all industries, workplaces and fields.

  • Parts and order of a publication

    Learn about the different parts to a book or report, including preliminary matter, main content and end matter.

  • Components of a printed page

    Learn how printed pages are compiled, and find tips about presenting headers, footers and page numbers.

  • Journal articles

    Learn about peer-reviewed research articles written for journals and conferences, including content, typical parts and order, and the peer-review process.

  • Guidelines and manuals

    Guidelines and manuals usually contain operations or steps that must be explained clearly.

  • Theses

    Learn about preparing a thesis, including requirements, structure, writing and reviewing tips, and final editing.

  • Presentations

    Learn about creating content for onscreen presentations, including length, parts and order, and what makes an effective presentation.

  • Academic posters

    Learn about creating content for a poster, including typical parts and order, planning and designing.

  • Grant applications

    Grant applications should accurately describe the project and the research, and persuade reviewers that the proposed project should be funded.

  • News articles and press releases

    Learn about the typical structure of a news article or press release, and tips for writing effective content.

  • Aims and messaging

    All content needs to have a purpose. The more you think about the aims and messages of your content, the easier it will be to stay focused while writing.

  • Visuals and data

    Explore how and when to use visual elements, including graphs, illustrations, maps and photos.

  • Planning visual displays

    Visually displaying information involves 4 key steps: know your context, identify the story, select the type of display, and create the display.

  • Conventions for visual displays

    Learn about the main conventions for visual displays that help you communicate visual information clearly and effectively.

  • Tables

    Tables are used to organise and display information in columns and rows.

  • Conventions for tables

    Find out about the parts of a table and how to present information in tables clearly and effectively.

  • Functional design for tables

    Good table design means that your information will be communicated quickly and accurately.