Description
| Product ID: | 9780691219189 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | The Scientist’s Guide to Writing, 2nd Edition |
| Subtitle: | How to Write More Easily and Effectively throughout Your Scientific Career |
| Authors: | Author: Stephen B. Heard |
| Page Count: | 368 |
| Subjects: | Creative writing and creative writing guides, Creative writing & creative writing guides, Writing and editing guides, Language learning: writing skills, Reference works, Teaching of a specific subject, Science: general issues, Technology: general issues, Writing & editing guides, Writing skills, Reference works, Teaching of a specific subject, Science: general issues, Technology: general issues |
| Description: | An updated and expanded edition of the acclaimed writing guide for scientistsThe Scientist’s Guide to Writing explains the essential techniques that students, postdocs, and early-career scientists need to write more clearly, efficiently, and easily. Now fully updated and expanded, this incisive primer offers practical advice on such topics as generating and maintaining writing momentum, structuring a scientific paper, revising a first draft, handling citations, responding to peer reviews, managing coauthorships, and more. The ability to write clearly is critical to any scientific career. The Scientist’s Guide to Writing shows scientists how to become better writers so that their ideas have the greatest possible impact. New chapters discuss effective reading, choosing the right journal for your research, and the advantages and disadvantages of posting preprintsProvides additional advice on reporting statistical results, dealing with conflicting peer reviews, managing coauthorships, writing with English as an additional language, and moreEmphasizes writing as a process, not just a productEncourages habits that improve motivation and productivityOffers detailed guidance on submission, review, revision, and publicationIncludes a wealth of new exercises |
| Imprint Name: | Princeton University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Princeton University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-02-08 |