Writing for Science

Klappentext This exceptional book encompasses the entire range of writing skills that today's experimental scientist may need to employ. Detailed chapters cover every type of science writing! from routine forms! such as laboratory notes! abstracts! and memoranda! to the more complex writing required in dissertations! journal articles! and grant proposals. Using numerous extended examples! the book offers students and professionals alike the thorough! practical advice they need to optimize the effectiveness of their written communications. Robert Goldbort discusses how best to approach various writing tasks as well as how to deal with the everyday complexities that may get in the way of ideal practice--difficult collaborators! experiments gone wrong! funding rejections. He underscores the importance of an ethical approach to science and scientific communication and insists on the necessity of full disclosure. For working scientists! those seeking employment in the sciences! students taking on writing assignments or oral presentations! and professionals who hope to publish or acquire funding! this volume is an essential resource. Zusammenfassung Provides a range of writing skills that an experimental scientist needs to employ. Chapters cover various types of science writing! from routine forms! such as laboratory notes! abstracts! and memoranda! to the more complex writing required in dissertations! journal articles! and grant proposals.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Goldbort, Goldbort Robert
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.11.2006
• EAN: 9780300117936
• ISBN: 978-0-300-11793-6
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 235 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance > Training, job, career; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Science: general issues, SCIENCE / General, Writing and editing guides, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / General, Technical Writing