To be useful, scientific research needs to be explained clearly to others--to colleagues, to administrators, to foundations and governmental bodies, and to the public. This thoroughly revised edition of the classic How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper gives beginning scientists and experienced researchers alike practical advice on writing about their work and publishing what they write. The core of the book consists of a "how-to" guide to writing and publishing research articles for scientific journals, explaining every step of the process, from choosing a suitable journal for your work to presenting the results and citing references. In addition to the information on writing for scientific journals, this book provides additional advice for the scientist of the 21st century:
What ethical issues are important in scientific publishing?
What should a scientist know about rights and permissions?
How does a scientist write a grant proposal, or prepare progress reports for administrators?
What should a scientist know to work well with the media, or to write for a general audience?
All of this practical information makes How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper the essential guide that scientists need for succeeding in the competitive environment of today.
Preface
A Word to International Readers
Some Preliminaries
What Is Scientific Writing?
Historical Perspectives
Approaching a Writing Project
What Is a Scientific Paper?
Ethics in Scientific Publishing
Where to Submit Your Manuscript
Preparing the Text
How to Prepare the Title
How to List the Authors and Addresses
How to Prepare the Abstract
How to Write the Introduction
How to Write the Materials and Methods Section
How to Write the Results
How to Write the Discussion
How to State the Acknowledgments
How to Cite the References
Preparing the Tables and Figures
How to Design Effective Tables
How to Prepare Effective Graphs
How to Prepare Effective Photographs
Publishing the Paper
Rights and Permissions
How to Submit the Manuscript
The Review Process (How to Deal with Editors)
The Publishing Process (How to Deal with Proofs)
Doing Other Writing for Publication
How to Write a Review Paper
How to Write Opinion (Book Reviews, Editorials, and Letters to the Editor)
How to Write a Book Chapter or a Book
How to Write for the Public
Conference Communications
How to Present a Paper Orally
How to Prepare a Poster
How to Write a Conference Report
Scientific Style
Use and Misuse of English
Avoiding Jargon
How and When to Use Abbreviations
Writing Clearly Across Cultures and Media
How to Write Science in English as a Foreign Language
Other Topics in Scientific Communication
How to Write a Thesis
How to Prepare a Curriculum Vitae
How to Prepare Grant Proposals and Progress Reports
How to Write a Recommendation Letter-and How to Ask for One
How to Work with the Media
How to Provide Peer Review
How to Seek a Scientific-Communication Career
Appendix 1
Selected Journal Title Word Abbreviations
Appendix 2
Words and Expressions to Avoid
Appendix 3
Prefixes and Abbreviations for SI (Système International) Units
Glossary of Technical Terms
References
Index
