How to write and publish a scientific paper /
Author / Creator: | Day, Robert A., 1924- |
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Edition: | 6th ed. |
Imprint: | Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2006. |
Description: | xv, 302 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
Language: | English |
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Format: | Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5878723 |
Summary: | To be useful, scientific research needs to be explained clearly to others--to colleagues, to administrators, to foundations and governmental bodies, and to the public. This thoroughly revised edition of the classic How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper gives beginning scientists and experienced researchers alike practical advice on writing about their work and publishing what they write. The core of the book consists of a how-to guide to writing and publishing research articles for scientific journals, explaining every step of the process, from choosing a suitable journal for your work to presenting the results and citing references. How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper is the essential guide every scientist needs to achieve success in today's competitive environment. This revised edition of How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper provides such practical advice for anyone working in any scientific discipline who needs to communicate his or her work effectively to others.
* What ethical issues are important in scientific publishing? * What should a scientist know about rights and permissions? * How does a scientist write a grant proposal, or prepare progress reports for administrators? * What should a scientist know to work well with the media, or to write for a general audience? |
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Physical Description: | xv, 302 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-285) and index. |
ISBN: | 0313330271 0313330409 |