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Author / Creator:Davis, Martha, 1935-
Edition:Rev. ed.
Imprint:Burlington, Mass. : Academic Press, ©2005.
Description:1 online resource (xix, 356 pages) : illustrations.
Language:English
Series:Effective communication skills in science
Effective communication skills in science.
Subject:
Technical writing.
Communication of technical information.
Writing.
Communication.
Communication of technical information.
Technical writing.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11153721
Hidden Bibliographic Details
ISBN:9780120884247
0120884240
9780080525211
0080525210
9786611023218
6611023216
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-340) and index.
Print version record.
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.
Other form:Print version: Davis, Martha, 1935- Scientific papers and presentations. Rev. ed. Burlington, Mass. : Academic Press, ©2005 0120884240 9780120884247
Table of Contents:
  • Preface to the Revised Edition
  • Preface to the First Edition
  • 1. The Semantic Environment of Science
  • References
  • 2. Before You Begin
  • Kinds of Scientific Communication
  • Sources of Help
  • Pencils, Mice, and Cyberspace
  • References
  • 3. Organizing and Writing a Rough Draft
  • Thinking and Writing
  • Prewriting Exercises
  • Organization and Development
  • Coordinating Organization and Development
  • Organizing and Your Point of Emphasis
  • Transitions
  • Writing the Rough Draft
  • References
  • 4. Searching and Reviewing Scientific Literature
  • Planning the Literature Search
  • Finding the Literature
  • Selecting and Evaluating the Literature
  • The Literature Review
  • References
  • 5. The Proposal
  • The Graduate Proposal
  • The Grant Proposal
  • Content and Form
  • Other Considerations
  • Progress Reports
  • References
  • 6. The Graduate Thesis
  • The Thesis and Your Graduate Program
  • Avoiding Problems
  • Planning the Thesis
  • Acceptable Forms for Theses
  • The Thesis Defense
  • References
  • 7. Publishing in Scientific Journals
  • Planning and Writing the Paper
  • After the Paper Is Written
  • The Editing and Reviewing Process
  • References
  • 8. Style and Accuracy in the Final Draft
  • Style
  • Styles in Headings
  • Accuracy and Style in Documentation
  • Proofreading
  • References
  • 9. Reviewing and Revising
  • Reviewing and Revising Your Own Paper
  • Making Use of Reviewer's Suggestions
  • Reviewing the Work of Others
  • References
  • 10. Titles and Abstracts
  • Titles
  • Abstracts
  • References
  • 11. Presenting Data
  • Tables
  • Figures
  • References
  • 12. Ethical and Legal Issues
  • Ethics in Scientific Communication
  • Professional Respect for Others
  • The Legal Issues: Copyrights and Patents
  • References
  • 13. Scientific Presentations
  • Departmental Seminars
  • The Professional Meeting
  • Speaking at the Job Interview
  • The Question and Answer Session
  • Role of the Moderator
  • Fit the Occasion
  • References
  • 14. Communication without Words
  • Symbols
  • Type Styles
  • Color
  • Physical Communication
  • Listening
  • References
  • 15. Visual Aids to Communication
  • Slide Composition
  • Slide Production
  • References
  • 16. The Oral Presentation
  • Conditioning Yourself
  • Timing
  • The Visual Aids
  • Coordinating the Visual Aids and the Speech
  • Transitions in a Slide Presentation
  • The Peer Review
  • Check List for Scientific Slide Presentation
  • References
  • 17. Poster Presentations
  • Audience
  • Text
  • Type Size and Style
  • Color and Physical Qualities
  • Spacing and Arrangement
  • Presentation of Data
  • The Presenter
  • Handouts
  • Making It Fit
  • Time and Construction
  • References
  • 18. Group Communications
  • Group Communication with No Audience
  • Group Communication with an Audience
  • References
  • 19. Communicating with Other Audiences
  • Audiences
  • Avenues
  • Subject
  • Techniques
  • Science Writing and Presentation
  • References
  • 20. To the International Student
  • Becoming Adjusted to U.S. Cultures
  • General Cultural Differences
  • Scientific Writing in American English
  • Oral Presentations
  • Casual Conversation
  • Body Language
  • References
  • Appendix 1. Weaknesses in Scientific Writing
  • Appendix 2. The First Draft
  • Appendix 3. Sample Manuscript
  • Appendix 4. Sample Literature Review
  • Appendix 5. Sample Proposal
  • Appendix 6. Alternate Routes to the Thesis
  • Appendix 7. Sample Review of Manuscript Submitted for Publication
  • Appendix 8. Evolution of a Title
  • Appendix 9. Evolution of an Abstract
  • Appendix 1 0. Putting Data into Tables and Figures
  • Appendix 1 1. Sample Letter Requesting Copyright Permission
  • Appendix 1 2. Use of Color in Visual Aids
  • Appendix 1 3. Sample Slides and Slide Set
  • Appendix 1 4. Oral Presentations at Meetings
  • Appendix 1 5. Sample Text for Poster
  • Annotated Bibliography of Select References
  • Index

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