How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper
How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper
Out of Print
The growth of the Internet, online journals, new software packages, computer networks – these and other facets of science writing can be found in the new edition of Robert A. Day's How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. Day has also expanded the section on poster preparation and presentation. The author helps good scientists become good writers by providing a practical guide to the process of writing, organising, illustrating, and submitting scientific research for publication in a scholarly scientific journal. The book's chapters are arranged according to the sequence of necessary steps for the submission and publication of a scientific paper. Day also discusses review writing, conference reports and theses, oral presentations, permissions and ethical issues, how to avoid jargon, and, finally, abbreviations and grammar. The book concludes with six appendices and a glossary of technical terms.
- Third edition has sold 11,000 copies
- Accessible and witty language
- New information about the Internet, and online computers
- Includes changes in the legal responsibilities of authors
Reviews & endorsements
' … an authoritative, readable and witty guide. It also ranges far more widely than the title suggests - from public speaking to dealing with editors. An essential tool for all scientists.' New Scientist
'Gives sensible advice on all manner of subjects, including how to write book reviews.' Nature
' … a highly readable volume with an excellent use of cartoons and snappy quotes.' Bill Houston, Library Review and Reference Reviews
'Another great job!! Present and future scientists will thank you for the effort you have made in this edition of your book.' L. Leon Campbell, Academic Affairs
'A very useful book indeed.' The Chemical Intelligencer
'… warmly recommended.' P. K. Thomas, Journal of Anatomy
Product details
August 1995Hardback
9780521551366
237 pages
236 × 157 × 21 mm
0.543kg
15 b/w illus. 10 tables
Unavailable - out of print
Table of Contents
- Include: How to prepare the abstract
- How to write the introduction, materials and methods section, results, discussion, acknowledgements and references
- How to design effective tables and illustrations
- How to keyboard the manuscript
- Where and how to submit
- How to deal with proofs
- How to order and use reprints
- How to write review papers, conference reports
- book reviews and theses
- How to present a paper orally
- How to prepare a poster
- Ethics, rights and permissions.
