| Description |
xiv, 221 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-213) and index. |
| Contents |
Writing in science -- Science writing as story telling -- Making a story sticky -- Story structure -- The opening -- The funnel : connecting O and C -- The challenge -- The action -- The resolution -- Internal structure -- Paragraphs -- Sentences -- Flow -- Energizing writing -- Words -- Condensing -- Putting it all together : real editing -- Dealing with limitations -- Writing global science -- Writing for the public -- Resolution. |
| Summary |
'Writing Science' is a guide to succeeding in modern science. It equips science students, scientists, and professionals across a wide range of scientific and technical fields with the tools needed to communicate effectively. |
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"Writing Science is built upon the idea that successful science writing tells a story, and it uses that insight to discuss how to write more effectively. Integrating lessons from other genres of writing and years of experience as author, reviewer, and editor, Joshua Schimel shows scientists and students how to present their research in a way that is clear and that will maximize reader comprehension...Writing Science is a much-needed guide to succeeding in modern science. Its insights and strategies will equip science students, scientists, and professionals across a wide range of scientific and technical fields with the tools needed to communicate effectively and successfully in a competitive industry." -- Back cover. |
| Subject |
Technical writing.
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Technical writing. |
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Proposal writing for grants.
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Proposal writing for grants. |
| ISBN |
0199760233 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0199760241 paperback alkaline paper |
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9780199760237 hardcover alkaline paper |
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9780199760244 paperback alkaline paper |
| Standard No. |
7051511 |
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