Scientific Writing and Communication
5th Edition
Published on 16. May 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
784 pages
978-0-19-761379-5 (ISBN)
Description
Scientific Writing and Communication: Papers, Proposals, and Presentations is an "all-in-one"
handbook that covers the areas of scientific communication that a student, researcher, or scientist
needs to know and to master in order to successfully promote his or her research and career. Written in
an accessible and easy-to-understand manner, the book begins with several chapters on the basics of
the scientific writing style. It then builds on these by applying the presented principles to all types of
scientific documents. The book also covers academic presentations and posters in detail. Applicable in
the fields of life sciences, medicine, psychology, chemistry, physics, and engineering, it is ideal as a
stand-alone textbook or as a reference guide.
handbook that covers the areas of scientific communication that a student, researcher, or scientist
needs to know and to master in order to successfully promote his or her research and career. Written in
an accessible and easy-to-understand manner, the book begins with several chapters on the basics of
the scientific writing style. It then builds on these by applying the presented principles to all types of
scientific documents. The book also covers academic presentations and posters in detail. Applicable in
the fields of life sciences, medicine, psychology, chemistry, physics, and engineering, it is ideal as a
stand-alone textbook or as a reference guide.
Reviews / Votes
"Scientific Writing and Communication is already a useful resource. The changes to the fifth edition enhance its utility even further and will ensure that the text keeps up with advances and best practices in pedagogy." -Marshall Hayes, Kean University "Wow! I wish I had read this as a senior. The author has truly thought of everything. It is truly great that there are end-of-section questions for these important activities. This is groundbreaking and very exciting." -Joseph Kremer, Alvernia UniversityMore details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 43 mm
Weight
1093 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-761379-5 (9780197613795)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
11/2019
4th Edition
Oxford University Press Inc
€55.59
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Person
Angelika H. Hofmann is an academic fundraiser for the sciences at Dartmouth College, as well as the Founder and President of SciWri Services, a venture that provides workshops, consulting and editing services on scientific communication globally.
Content
Preface PART ONE: SCIENTIFIC WRITING BASICS: STYLE AND COMPOSITION
Chapter 1 Science and Communication
Chapter 2 Individual Words
Chapter 3 Word Location
Chapter 4 Technical Sentences
Chapter 5 Common Grammar Concerns
Chapter 6 From Sentences to Paragraphs PART TWO: PLANNING AND LAYING THE FOUNDATION
Chapter 7 The First Draft
Chapter 8 References and Plagiarism
Chapter 9 Figures and Tables
Chapter 10 Basics of Statistical Analysis PART THREE: MANUSCRIPTS: RESEARCH PAPERS AND REVIEW ARTICLES
A. Research Papers
Chapter 11 The Introduction
Chapter 12 Materials and Methods
Chapter 13 Results
Chapter 14 Discussion
Chapter 15 Abstract
Chapter 16 Titles, Key Words, Footnotes, and Acknowledgements Chapter 17 Revising and Reviewing a Manuscript Chapter 18 Final Version, Submission, and Peer Review
A. Review Articles
Chapter 19 Review Articles PART FOUR: GRANT PROPOSALS
Chapter 20 Proposal Writing
Chapter 21 Letters of Inquiry and Preproposals Chapter 22 Proposals Abstracts and Specific Aims
Chapter 23 Background and Significance Chapter 24 Innovation Chapter 25 Preliminary Results Chapter 26 Approach/Research Design
Chapter 27 Budget and Other Special Proposal Sections Chapter 28 Revision and Submission of a Proposal PART FIVE: POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS Chapter 29 Posters and Conference Abstracts Chapter 30 Oral Presentations PART SIX JOB APPLICATIONS
Chapter 31 Job Applications and Interviews Appendix A: Commonly Confused and Misused Words
Glossary of English Grammar Terms
Brief Glossary of Scientific and Technical Terms
Bibliography Credits and References Index
Chapter 1 Science and Communication
Chapter 2 Individual Words
Chapter 3 Word Location
Chapter 4 Technical Sentences
Chapter 5 Common Grammar Concerns
Chapter 6 From Sentences to Paragraphs PART TWO: PLANNING AND LAYING THE FOUNDATION
Chapter 7 The First Draft
Chapter 8 References and Plagiarism
Chapter 9 Figures and Tables
Chapter 10 Basics of Statistical Analysis PART THREE: MANUSCRIPTS: RESEARCH PAPERS AND REVIEW ARTICLES
A. Research Papers
Chapter 11 The Introduction
Chapter 12 Materials and Methods
Chapter 13 Results
Chapter 14 Discussion
Chapter 15 Abstract
Chapter 16 Titles, Key Words, Footnotes, and Acknowledgements Chapter 17 Revising and Reviewing a Manuscript Chapter 18 Final Version, Submission, and Peer Review
A. Review Articles
Chapter 19 Review Articles PART FOUR: GRANT PROPOSALS
Chapter 20 Proposal Writing
Chapter 21 Letters of Inquiry and Preproposals Chapter 22 Proposals Abstracts and Specific Aims
Chapter 23 Background and Significance Chapter 24 Innovation Chapter 25 Preliminary Results Chapter 26 Approach/Research Design
Chapter 27 Budget and Other Special Proposal Sections Chapter 28 Revision and Submission of a Proposal PART FIVE: POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS Chapter 29 Posters and Conference Abstracts Chapter 30 Oral Presentations PART SIX JOB APPLICATIONS
Chapter 31 Job Applications and Interviews Appendix A: Commonly Confused and Misused Words
Glossary of English Grammar Terms
Brief Glossary of Scientific and Technical Terms
Bibliography Credits and References Index