How to Write and Publish a Scientific PaperAn essential guide for succeeding in today's competitive environment, this book provides beginning scientists and experienced researchers with practical advice on writing about their work and getting published. This new, updated edition discusses the latest print and Internet resources. Preparing, submitting and publishing scientific papers is now largely electronic, and the book has been revised to reflect this. New material includes more information on including supplementary material online, using reference management software, and preparing tables and figures; expanded sections on structuring a discussion section and the strengths and limitations of the research; and additional material on international aspects of scientific writing. The book guides readers through the processes involved in writing and publishing for scientific journals, from choosing a suitable journal to presenting results and citing references. It covers ethical issues in scientific publishing; explains rights and permissions; and discusses writing grant proposals, giving presentations and writing for general audiences. |
Contents
Historical Perspectives | 6 |
Preparing to Write | 12 |
Ethics in Scientific Publishing | 24 |
Prestige Access and Impact | 30 |
7 | 39 |
How to List the Authors and Addresses | 45 |
12 | 48 |
Purposes | 51 |
Addition of References | 140 |
23 | 147 |
27 | 173 |
SCIENTIFIC STYLE | 191 |
Avoiding jargon | 204 |
32 | 210 |
More Resources | 223 |
Preparing a Cover Letter | 236 |
15 | 78 |
16 | 89 |
How to Prepare Efictive Graphs | 97 |
A Few More Tips on Graphs | 103 |
Color | 109 |
19 | 113 |
The Cover Letter | 120 |
The Editors Decision | 127 |
Editors as Gatekeepers | 134 |
How to Prepare Grant Proposals and Progress Reports | 239 |
Selectedjournal Title Word Abbreviations | 267 |
Words and Expressions to Avoid | 271 |
Prefixes and Abbreviationsfor SI Systeme International Units | 277 |
Some Helpful Websites | 279 |
Glossary ofTechnical Terms | 281 |
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How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, 7th Edition: Seventh Edition Robert A. Day,Barbara Gastel No preview available - 2011 |
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