| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Physical description |
ix, 168 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2003. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1 Basic rules of writing 1 -- 2 Comments on scientific language 3 -- 3 Drafting the manuscript 13 -- 4 Choosing a journal 16 -- 5 Preparing a graph 18 -- 6 How to design tables 36 -- 7 Title 42 -- 12 Results 61 -- 16 Numbers 83 -- 18 Common statistical errors 91 -- 19 Typing 97 -- 20 Covering letter 109 -- 21 Dealing with editors and referees 112 -- 22 Correcting proofs 116 -- 23 Authors' responsibilities 121 -- Literature needed on your desk 127. |
| Summary |
"This second edition of How to Write and Illustrate a Scientific Paper will help both first-time writers and more experienced authors, in all biological and medical disciplines, to present their results effectively. Whilst retaining the easy-to-read and well-structured approach of the previous edition, it has been broadened to include comprehensive advice on writing compilation theses for doctoral degrees, and a detailed description of preparing case reports. Illustrations, particularly graphs, are discussed in detail, with poor examples redrawn for comparison. The reader is offered advice on how to present the paper, where and how to submit the manuscript, and finally, how to correct the proofs. Examples of both good and bad writing, selected from actual journal articles, illustrate the authorѫs advice - which has been developed through his extensive teaching experience - in this accessible and informative guide."--Publisher's website. |
| Subject |
Technical writing.
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| Variant Title |
How to write and illustrate a scientific paper. |
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Scientific papers. |
| ISBN |
9780521878906 (hardback) £40.00 |
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052187890X (hardback) £40.00 |
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9780521703932 (paperback) £14.99 |
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052170393X (paperback) £14.99 |
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