Synopses & Reviews
This concise, straightforward book will help workers in all scientific disciplines to present their results effectively. Chapters include: "Writing a Scientific Paper" "Before You Lecture or Talk to Us, Please Read This" "Empty Numbers" "Preparation of the Script and Figures" "For Those to Whom English is a Foreign Language" "Preparation of a Doctoral Dissertation or Thesis"
Review
"Communicating in Science is worth its weight in gold. A short, straightforwardly written book, it is chock-full of excellent advice for preparing scientific papers and talks...This book should be in the hands of every scientist." Margaret Reilly, AWIS Magazine"Overall, this book is most useful for individuals who do not have experience in preparing manuscripts, posters, or presentations...However, even experienced authors or presenters may benefit from the sections discussing writing style, grammar and the preparation of figures or visual aids." Vickie Hannig, Journal of Genetic Counseling
Synopsis
Writing scientific papers and giving talks at meetings and conferences are essential parts of research scientists' work. Geared to scientific disciplines, this short succinct book will help them to present their results more effectively.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 69-73) and index.
Table of Contents
Foreword; Balloons and instructions for the typist and the printer; Explanation for the second edition; Glossary of some printer's terms; 1. Writing a scientific paper; 2. Before you lecture or talk to us, please read this; 3. Empty numbers; 4. Preparation of the script and figures; 5. Addressed to those for whom English is a foreign language; 6. An appeal to North Americans; 7. Preparation of a doctoral dissertation or thesis; 8. Further reading; Index.