Edition |
Rev. ed. |
Description |
1 online resource (xix, 356 pages) : illustrations. |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Series |
Effective communication skills in science
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Effective communication skills in science.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-340) and index. |
Contents |
The semantic environment of science -- Before you begin -- Organizing and writing a rough draft -- Searching and reviewing scientific literature -- The proposal -- The graduate thesis -- Publishing in scientific journals -- Style and accuracy in the final draft -- Reviewing and revising -- Titles and abstracts -- Presenting data -- Ethical and legal issues -- Scientific presentations -- Communication without words -- Visual aids to communication -- The oral presentation -- Poster presentations -- Group communications -- Communicating with other audiences -- To the international student. |
Summary |
Electronic publishing and electronic means of text and data presentation have changed enormously since the first edition was first published in 1997. This second edition applies traditional principles to today's, modern techniques. In addition to substantial changes on the poster presentations and visual aids chapters, the chapter on proposal writing discusses in more detail grant writing proposals. A new chapter has also been dedicated to international students studying in the United States. Selected Contents: -Searching and Reviewing Scientific Literature -The Graduate Thesis -Publishing in Scientific Journals -Reviewing and Revising -Titles and Abstracts -Ethical and Legal Issues -Scientific Presentations -Communication without words -The Oral Presentation -Poster Presentations. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Technical writing.
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Technical writing. |
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Communication of technical information.
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Communication of technical information. |
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Writing. |
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Communication. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Davis, Martha, 1935- Scientific papers and presentations. Rev. ed. Burlington, Mass. : Academic Press, ©2005 0120884240 9780120884247 (DLC) 2004050500 (OCoLC)55474006 |
ISBN |
9780120884247 |
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0120884240 |
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9780080525211 (electronic book) |
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0080525210 (electronic book) |
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