Writing Successfully in Science / Edition 1

by Maeve O'Connor

Overview

"Writing Successfully in Science" pays particular attention to the needs of scientists whose first language is not English, explaining how to avoid the main pitfalls of English grammar and how to present work in a clear and logical fashion. It combines practical tips for the first-time writer with useful instructions for experienced contributors wishing to improve their technique

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780419252405
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/30/1991
Series:	Routledge Study Guides Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Intoduction; Acknowledgements; Assessing Your Work and Planning its Publication; Getting Started; Building the Framework; Preparing Effective Tables; Preparing Effective Figures; Writing the First Draft; Sorting Choosing and Styling References; Revising the First Draft; Content and Structure; Revising the Second Draft; Style; Preparing the Final Version for Submission; Writing to the Editor; Checking the Proofs; Preparing Short Talks and Posters; Writing a Thesis; Writing Review Articles and Book Reviews; Preparing Successfull Grant Proposals and Curriculum Vitae

Editorial Reviews

'... a pleasure to read. It is quite remarkable value for money, and every aspiring author should have his own copy' - Medicine Digest

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