How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper
5th Edition
Published on 10. December 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
275 pages
978-0-521-65879-9 (ISBN)
Description
This witty and practical guide to organising, writing, and submitting scientific research for publication in a scientific journal is designed to help researchers make excellent and fluent written papers. Each edition of this popular handbook has become a Cambridge bestseller. The new fifth editon has been extensively revised to reflect the massive impact of the internet on how professional scientists work, read, and write. Seven new chapters cover electronic publishing formats; the internet and the world wide web; publishing in electronic journals; and searching for information on the web. All chapters have been revised and updated. Extensive and valuable appendices cover the correct use of abbreviations, common errors in style and spelling, words and expressions to avoid, and a glossary. An appendix is added giving guidance on submissions to electronic journals. Scientists at all levels, from new graduate students to experienced professionals, will find this guide valuable.
Reviews / Votes
'A very useful book indeed.' The Chemical Intelligencer ' ... remains an excellent guide to the basics.' Martin Brookes, New Scientist ' ... this book should have something of use and interest to everyone.' SEB Bulletin 'However experienced one feels in the art of presenting their scientific research, this book should have something of use and interest to everyone.' SEB BulletinMore details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
480 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-65879-9 (9780521658799)
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Robert A. Day | Barbara Gastel
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Content
1. What is scientific writing?; 2. Origins of scientific writing; 3. What is a scientific paper?; 4. How to prepare the title; 5. How to list the authors and addresses; 6. How to prepare the abstract; 7. How to write the introduction; 8. How to write the materials and methods section; 9. How to write the results; 10. How to write the discussion; 11. How to state the acknowledgments; 12. How to cite the references; 13. How to design effective tables; 14. How to prepare effective graphs; 15. How to prepare effective photographs; 16. How to keyboard the manuscript; 17. Where and how to submit the manuscript; 18. The review process; 19. The publishing process; 20. Electronic publishing formats; 21. The internet and the world wide web; 22. The electronic journal; 23. E-mail and newsgroups; 24. How to order and use reprints; 25. How to write a review paper; 26. How to write a conference report; 27. How to write a book review; 28. How to write a thesis; 29. How to present a paper orally; 30. How to prepare a poster; 31. Ethics, rights, and permissions; 32. Use and misuse of English; 33. Avoiding jargon; 34. How and when to use abbreviations; 35. A personalized summary; Appendices; Glossary; References; Index.