Successful Scientific Writing
eBook - PDF

Successful Scientific Writing

A Step-by-Step Guide for the Biological and Medical Sciences

  1. English
  2. PDF
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Successful Scientific Writing

A Step-by-Step Guide for the Biological and Medical Sciences

About this book

Thoroughly revised and updated, the new edition of this acclaimed and best-selling guide offers a rich blend of practical advice and real-life examples. The authors draw on fifty years of experience, providing detailed step-by-step guidance designed to help students and researchers write and present scientific manuscripts more successfully through knowledge, practice, and an efficient approach. Retaining the user-friendly style of the previous editions, this fourth edition has been broadened to include detailed information relevant to today's digital world. It covers all aspects of the writing process, from first drafts, literature retrieval, and authorship to final drafts and electronic publication. A new section provides extensive coverage of ethical issues, from plagiarism and dual publication to honesty in reporting statistics. Both the text and 30 hands-on exercises include abundant examples applicable to a variety of writing contexts, making this a powerful tool for researchers and students across a range of disciplines.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright information
  5. Table of contents
  6. Preface to the fourth edition
  7. 1 Start with a plan
  8. 2 Conduct a comprehensive literature search
  9. 3 Prepare for the challenge
  10. 4 Begin well
  11. 5 Compose the IMRAD core of a strong first draft
  12. 6 Assemble the rest of the first draft
  13. 7 Compile tables to develop, clarify, and support your story
  14. 8 Include figures for evidence, efficiency, or emphasis
  15. 9 Report numbers clearly and responsibly
  16. 10 Revise for coherence
  17. 11 Improve style and syntax
  18. 12 Improve word choice
  19. 13 Attend to punctuation, capitalization, and other mechanics
  20. 14 Address your ethical and legal responsibilities
  21. 15 Oral presentations: adapt the text and visuals
  22. 16 Share your story in public: presenting talks and posters
  23. 17 Publication: the rest of the story
  24. Thirty exercises to improve anyone´s scientific writing skills
  25. Selected resources
  26. Index