Writing Successfully in Science
"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
1 online resource (241 pages)
9780203478684, 0203478681
1048246830
Book Cover
Title
Contents
Introduction page
Acknowledgements
Assessing your work and planning its publication
Getting started: building the framework
Preparing effective tables
Preparing effective figures
Writing the first draft
Storing, choosing, and styling references
Revising the first draft: content and structure
Revising the second draft: style
Preparing the final version for submission
Submitting the paper
Checking the proofs
Preparing short talks and posters
Writing a thesis
Writing review articles and book reviews
Preparing successful grant proposals and curricula vitae
Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals
Terms to avoid
References
Index