Scientific writing 2.0: a reader and writer's guide

The book helps scientists write papers for scientific journals. Using the key parts of typical scientific papers (Title, Abstract, Introduction, Visuals, Structure, and Conclusions), it shows through numerous examples, how to achieve the essential qualities required in scientific writing, namely bei...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lebrun, Jean-Luc (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New Jersey ; London ; Singapore ; Beijing ; Shanghai ; Hong Kong ; Taipei ; Chennai World Scientific [2011]
Edition:Second edition
Subjects:
Online Access:FHN01
Volltext
Summary:The book helps scientists write papers for scientific journals. Using the key parts of typical scientific papers (Title, Abstract, Introduction, Visuals, Structure, and Conclusions), it shows through numerous examples, how to achieve the essential qualities required in scientific writing, namely being clear, concise, convincing, fluid, interesting, and organized. To enable the writer to assess whether these parts are well written from a reader's perspective, the book also offers practical metrics in the form of six checklists, and even an original Java application to assist in the evaluation. The focus of the book is on self- and reader-assisted assessment of the scientific journal article. It is also the first time that a book on scientific writing takes a human factor view of the reading task and the reader scientist. By revealing and addressing the physiological causes that create substantial reading difficulties, namely limited reader memory, attention span, and patience, the book guarantees that writing will gain the much coveted reader-centered quality
Item Description:"The expanded edition with writing diagnosis tool on DVD for MAC and PC.". - Includes index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 265 Seiten) Illustrationen, Diagramme
ISBN:9789814350617
9789814458757

There is no print copy available.

Interlibrary loan Place Request Caution: Not in THWS collection! Get full text