Writing Successfully in Science

by O'Connor; Maeve

• ISBN13: 9780419252405
• ISBN10: 0419252401
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781135803544
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1992-04-10
• Publisher: Routledge
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Summary

Writing Successfully in Sciencepays 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

Introduction	ix
Acknowledgements	xi
Assessing your work and planning its publication	1	(9)
Getting started: building the framework	10	(10)
Preparing effective tables	20	(11)
Preparing effective figures	31	(24)
Writing the first draft	55	(21)
Storing, choosing, and styling references	76	(11)
Revising the first draft: content and structure	87	(8)
Revising the second draft: style	95	(23)
Preparing the final version for submission	118	(12)
Submitting the paper	130	(7)
Checking the proofs	137	(13)
Preparing short talks and posters	150	(19)
Writing a thesis	169	(13)
Writing review articles and book reviews	182	(6)
Preparing successful grant proposals and curricula vitae	188	(10)
Appendix 1 Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals	198	(12)
Appendix 2 Terms to avoid	210	(4)
References	214	(4)
For further reading or reference	218	(3)
Index	221