"Scientific Writing and Communication: Papers, Proposals, and Presentations is an ""all-in-one""handbook that covers the areas of scientific communication that a student, researcher, or scientistneeds to know and to master in order to successfully promote his or her research and career. Written inan accessible and easy-to-understand manner, the book begins with several chapters on the basics ofthe scientific writing style. It then builds on these by applying the presented principles to all types ofscientific documents. The book also covers academic presentations and posters in detail. Applicable inthe fields of life sciences, medicine, psychology, chemistry, physics, and engineering, it is ideal as astand-alone textbook or as a reference guide."
By:
Angie Hofmann
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 5th Revised edition
Dimensions:
Height: 156mm,
Width: 237mm,
Spine: 43mm
Weight: 1.093kg
ISBN: 9780197613795
ISBN 10: 0197613799
Pages: 784
Publication Date: 16 May 2023
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Preface PART ONE: SCIENTIFIC WRITING BASICS: STYLE AND COMPOSITION Chapter 1 Science and Communication Chapter 2 Individual Words Chapter 3 Word Location Chapter 4 Technical Sentences Chapter 5 Common Grammar Concerns Chapter 6 From Sentences to Paragraphs PART TWO: PLANNING AND LAYING THE FOUNDATION Chapter 7 The First Draft Chapter 8 References and Plagiarism Chapter 9 Figures and Tables Chapter 10 Basics of Statistical Analysis PART THREE: MANUSCRIPTS: RESEARCH PAPERS AND REVIEW ARTICLES A. Research Papers Chapter 11 The Introduction Chapter 12 Materials and Methods Chapter 13 Results Chapter 14 Discussion Chapter 15 Abstract Chapter 16 Titles, Key Words, Footnotes, and Acknowledgements Chapter 17 Revising and Reviewing a Manuscript Chapter 18 Final Version, Submission, and Peer Review A. Review Articles Chapter 19 Review Articles PART FOUR: GRANT PROPOSALS Chapter 20 Proposal Writing Chapter 21 Letters of Inquiry and Preproposals Chapter 22 Proposals Abstracts and Specific Aims Chapter 23 Background and Significance Chapter 24 Innovation Chapter 25 Preliminary Results Chapter 26 Approach/Research Design Chapter 27 Budget and Other Special Proposal Sections Chapter 28 Revision and Submission of a Proposal PART FIVE: POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS Chapter 29 Posters and Conference Abstracts Chapter 30 Oral Presentations PART SIX JOB APPLICATIONS Chapter 31 Job Applications and Interviews Appendix A: Commonly Confused and Misused Words Glossary of English Grammar Terms Brief Glossary of Scientific and Technical Terms Bibliography Credits and References Index
Angelika H. Hofmann is an academic fundraiser for the sciences at Dartmouth College, as well as the Founder and President of SciWri Services, a venture that provides workshops, consulting and editing services on scientific communication globally.
Reviews for Scientific Writing and Communication
“Scientific Writing and Communication is already a useful resource. The changes to the fifth edition enhance its utility even further and will ensure that the text keeps up with advances and best practices in pedagogy.” -Marshall Hayes, Kean University “Wow! I wish I had read this as a senior. The author has truly thought of everything. It is truly great that there are end-of-section questions for these important activities. This is groundbreaking and very exciting.” -Joseph Kremer, Alvernia University
