HOW TO WRITE AND PUBLISH A SCIENTIFIC PAPER

by robert.a.day (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $12.70

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $3.49

  This witty and practical guide to organising, writing, and submitting scientific research for publication in a scientific journal is designed to help researchers make excellent and fluent written papers. Each edition of this popular handbook has become a Cambridge bestseller. The new fifth editon has been extensively revised to reflect the massive impact of the internet on how professional scientists work, read, and write. Seven new chapters cover electronic publishing formats; the internet and the world wide web; publishing in electronic journals; and searching for information on the web. All chapters have been revised and updated. Extensive and valuable appendices cover the correct use of abbreviations, common errors in style and spelling, words and expressions to avoid, and a glossary. An appendix is added giving guidance on submissions to electronic journals. Scientists at all levels, from new graduate students to experienced professionals, will find this guide valuable.