Description
Electronic publishing and electronic means of text and data presentation have changed enormously since the first edition of this book was published in 1997. The third edition of Scientific Papers and Presentations applies traditional principles to today's modern techniques and the changing needs of up-and-coming academia. Topics include designing visual aids, writing first drafts, reviewing and revising, communicating clearly and concisely, adhering to stylistic principles, presenting data in tables and figures, dealing with ethical and legal issues, and relating science to the lay audience. This successful legacy title is an essential guide to professional communication, provides a wealth of information and detail and is a useful guide.
Covers the writing needs of scientists starting out in their career today: from developing a relationship with their advisor, writing the thesis, grant writing, presenting your findings, the impacts of social media and working with corporate entities
About the Author
After teaching English composition and world literature, Martha Davis crossed the line between the humanities and the sciences. Always an aficionado of biology and gardening, her interests led her to the biological and agricultural sciences where she has worked for some 15 years mostly with graduate students relative to their communication skills in science. This handbook is the result of seeking answers to their questions and of recognizing that most other communication handbooks are limited to specific areas of writing or speaking. Scientific Papers and Presentations is her attempt to put under one cover the basic guidelines for the communication endeavors of the graduate student as well as the professional scientist.
Reviews
"The book specifically lays out ideal techniques for scientific writing. It is easy to follow and has an excellent table of contents and appendix...This book will be beneficial not just to scientists, but anyone who struggles with their writing." --Technical Communication, August 2013
Book Information
ISBN 9780123847270
Author Martha Davis
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Academic Press Inc
Publisher Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Weight(grams) 580g
Covers the writing needs of scientists starting out in their career today: from developing a relationship with their advisor, writing the thesis, grant writing, presenting your findings, the impacts of social media and working with corporate entities
About the Author
After teaching English composition and world literature, Martha Davis crossed the line between the humanities and the sciences. Always an aficionado of biology and gardening, her interests led her to the biological and agricultural sciences where she has worked for some 15 years mostly with graduate students relative to their communication skills in science. This handbook is the result of seeking answers to their questions and of recognizing that most other communication handbooks are limited to specific areas of writing or speaking. Scientific Papers and Presentations is her attempt to put under one cover the basic guidelines for the communication endeavors of the graduate student as well as the professional scientist.
Reviews
"The book specifically lays out ideal techniques for scientific writing. It is easy to follow and has an excellent table of contents and appendix...This book will be beneficial not just to scientists, but anyone who struggles with their writing." --Technical Communication, August 2013
Book Information
ISBN 9780123847270
Author Martha Davis
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Academic Press Inc
Publisher Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Weight(grams) 580g
