Writing successfully in science

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Writing successfully in science

Maeve O'Connor ; with cartoons by Jenny Gretton

Chapman & Hall, 1991

1st ed

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Note

Bibliography: p. 214-219

Includes index

"First published 1991 by E & FN Spon, an imprint of Chapman & Hall"--T.p. verso

"Reprinted 1999 by E & FN Spon"--T.p. verso

Description and Table of Contents

Description

"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

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

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Details

  • NCID
    BA27501918
  • ISBN
    • 0419252401
  • LCCN
    90027238
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xi, 229 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
  • Classification
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