How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper

by RobertA.Day (Author), Barbara Gastel (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.25

  This practical guide is designed to help scientific researchers write and publish their work in a scientific journal. It provides information on how to prepare each section of a scientific paper, covering the abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, acknowledgements and references. Retaining the core material that made earlier editions such a success, this new edition includes sections on approaching a writing project, understanding the ethics of scientific publishing, and writing about science for non-native speakers of English. The book explains how journals function and advises on choosing an appropriate journal. It offers guidance on writing theses, review articles, grant proposals, and preparing scientific materials for the public. Appendices include lists of useful abbreviations, expressions to avoid in scientific writing, and corrections of common style errors and spelling mistakes. This book is a valuable guide to scientists at all levels, from new graduate students to experienced professionals.

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  Paperback
  1998

  $4.32

  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.