Scientific writing = thinking in words /

Lindsay, D. R.,

Scientific writing = thinking in words / Scientific writing equals thinking in words David Lindsay. - Second edition. - 1 online resource (viii, 172 pages) : illustrations

Includes index

Includes index.

SECTION 1: Thinking about your writing. Chapter 1: A matter of attitude -- Chapter 2: The fundamentals of building the scientific article -- SECTION 2: Writing about your thinking. Chapter 3: The Title -- Chapter 4: The Introduction -- Chapter 5: The Materials and Methods -- Chapter 6: The Results -- Chapter 7: The Discussion -- Chapter 8: The Summary or Abstract -- Chapter 9: The other bits -- SECTION 3: Editing for readability and style. Chapter 10: Eliminating verbal stumbling blocks -- Chapter 11: Improving readability -- Chapter 12: Submitting and revising -- SECTION 4: Thinking and writing beyond the scientific article. Chapter 13: Oral presentations -- Chapter 14: Posters -- Chapter 15: Literature reviews -- Chapter 16: Theses -- Chapter 17: Articles for non-scientists -- Chapter 18: Grant proposals.

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Telling people about research is just as important as doing it. But many competent researchers are wary of scientific writing, despite its importance for sharpening scientific thinking, advancing their career, obtaining funding for their work and growing the prestige of their institution. This second edition of David Lindsay's popular book Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words presents a way of thinking about writing that builds on the way good scientists think about research. The simple principles in this book will help you to clarify the objectives of your work and present your results with impact. Fully updated throughout, with practical examples of good and bad writing, an expanded chapter on writing for non-scientists and a new chapter on writing grant applications, this book makes communicating research easier and encourages researchers to write confidently. It is an ideal reference for researchers preparing journal articles, posters, conference presentations, reviews and popular articles; for students preparing theses; and for researchers whose first language is not English.

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9781486311484 (electronic book) 1486311482 (electronic book) 9781486311491 (EPUB) 1486311490 (EPUB) (paperback) (paperback)

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Technical writing--Study and teaching.
Communication of technical information.
Rédaction technique--Étude et enseignement.
Information technique.
Animal ecology.
The environment.
Applied ecology.
Environmental management.
Civil engineering, surveying & building.
Organic farming.
Horticulture.
Natural history.
Science: general issues.
Popular science.
Communication of technical information.
Technical writing--Study and teaching.


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