Nice Successful Scientific Writing: A Step-By-step Guide for Biological..2nd ed

Description: Used , very good condition Successful Scientific Writing: A Step-By-step Guide for Biological and medical sciences, second edition, by Janice R Matthews, John M Bowen and Robert W Matthews, Published by Cambridge University Press NO marks, notes or highlights in the book,From no smoke, no pet family. About this productProduct InformationSuccessful Scientific Writing is a user-friendly book of detailed practical guidance which will enable students and researchers in the biological and medical sciences to communicate their work effectively through the published literature. This new edition of the acclaimed step-by-step guide encompasses all aspects of typescript preparation from first to final draft, including efficient use of word processing, electronic database literature services, the Internet and email. The authors provide sensible guidance on inclusive word choices and communication when writers and readers have different first languages. Abundant examples, practical advice and self-help exercises draw on extensive experience with actual typescripts. A detailed index and numerous references make information easy to find. Applicable to a variety of scientific writing contexts in the sciences, Successful Scientific Writing is a powerful tool for improving individual skills, as well as an eminently suitable text for classroom courses or seminars on scientific writing.Product IdentifiersPublisherCambridge University PressISBN-100521789621ISBN-139780521789622eBay Product ID (ePID)1673213Product Key FeaturesAuthorRobert w. Matthews, Janice R. Matthews, John M. BowenPublication NameSuccessful Scientific Writing Full Canadian Binding : A Step-by-Step Guide for the Biological and Medical SciencesFormatTrade PaperbackLanguageEnglishFeaturesRevisedPublication Year2000TypeTextbookNumber of Pages252 PagesDimensionsItem Length9.1in.Item Height0.8in.Item Width6.7in.Item Weight15.3 OzAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberR119 .M28 2000Edition DescriptionRevised EditionEdition Number2Reviews'Its strongest point is the way it obliges the readers to consider their stance: what are they doing? How do they want to express their findings? There is a lot of useful material in this book â€¦ I'd like to know it was in the library, to act as a first port of call for new would-be writers.' Biologist, '... the authors have produced an excellent, well-organised text that will ensure that aspiring authors who use it will find that writing can be a joy, rather than a burden.' T. Scott, British Journal of Biomedical Science, From reviews of the first edition: 'This book is beyond reproach and should be regarded as compulsory reading for all biomedical and science undergraduate and postgraduate students and all others likely to have to write or edit scientific reports.' Stuart B. Coghill, Times Higher Education Supplement, 'â€¦ one of the most enjoyable and informative books that I have read in recent years â€¦ a must for all undergraduate and postgraduate science students.' Elaine Hemers, BSDB Newsletter, '... one of the most enjoyable and informative books that I have read in recent years ... a must for all undergraduate and postgraduate science students.' Elaine Hemers, BSDB Newsletter, '... a user-friendly guide covering all aspects of typescript preparation from the first to the final drafts ... clearly and entertainingly written with practical exercises and answers along the way.' P. K. Thomas, Journal of Anatomy, 'â€¦ a user-friendly guide covering all aspects of typescript preparation from the first to the final drafts â€¦ clearly and entertainingly written with practical exercises and answers along the way.' P. K. Thomas, Journal of Anatomy, '...very well organized and easy to scan for useful tips â€¦ will soon become one of the more well-thumbed volumes on our laboratory bookshelf.' Paul Martin, Trends in Neurosciences, '...very well organized and easy to scan for useful tips ... will soon become one of the more well-thumbed volumes on our laboratory bookshelf.' Paul Martin, Trends in Neurosciences, 'Successful Scientific Writing is an excellent book and is a necessity for every research department and scientific/medical library.' American Entomologist, 'Its strongest point is the way it obliges the readers to consider their stance: what are they doing? How do they want to express their findings? There is a lot of useful material in this book ... I'd like to know it was in the library, to act as a first port of call for new would-be writers.' Biologist, From reviews of the first edition:'This book is beyond reproach and should be regarded as compulsory reading for all biomedical and science undergraduate and postgraduate students and all others likely to have to write or edit scientific reports.'Stuart B. Coghill, Times Higher Education Supplement, "The contents are exquisitely detailed.... This makes it easy to find specific information on a particular topic.... this book is fun.... Almost everyone will learn something from reading this book; perhaps it would become a genuine best seller if scientists weren't so proud!" Veterinary Pathology, "...clearly and entertainingly written with practical exercises and answers along the way...warmly recommended." Journal of Anatomy, "...[P]ragmatic, well-written, and comprehensive...Each stage--from marshalling ideas, through bashing out a first draft, revising it, honing it for publication, and correcting its proof--is neatly demystified and bolstered with exercises and examples." New Scientist, 'â€¦ the authors have produced an excellent, well-organised text that will ensure that aspiring authors who use it will find that writing can be a joy, rather than a burden.' T. Scott, British Journal of Biomedical ScienceTable of ContentPreface; 1. From start to finish: the big picture; 2. Writing in the computer age; 3. Writing the first draft; 4. Supporting the text with tables and figures; 5. Revising structure and format; 6. Checking grammar and number use; 7. Revising for word choice; 8. Revising punctuation and other mechanics; Selected resources; Appendix 1. Suggested responses to exercises; Appendix 2. Uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals; Index.Copyright Date2000Target AudienceCollege AudienceTopicGeneralLccn00-036043Dewey Decimal808/.06661Dewey Edition21IllustratedYesGenreMedical

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