The craft of scientific writing af M Alley (Bog)

Forfatter: M Alley
Sprog: Engelsk
Antal sider: 310
Forlag: Springer
Udgivelsesår: 1996
Designed to help both professional and student scientists and engineers write clearly and effectively, this text approaches the subject in a fresh way. Using scores of examples from a wide variety of authors and disciplines, the author - himself a writer and physicist -- demonstrates the difference between strong and weak scientific writing, and how to convey ideas to the intended audience. In addition, he gives advice on how to start writing, and how to revise drafts, including many suggestions about approaching a wide variety of tasks - from laboratory reports to grant proposals, from internal communications to press releases - as well as a concise guide to appropriate style and usage.
Titel: The craft of scientific writing
Udgave: 3. udgave

Sammendrag: The Craft of Scientific Writing is designed to help scientists and engineers write about their work clearly and effectively. It provides advice on how to start writing and how to revise drafts, using examples and covering topics like structure, language, illustration, and handling special situations.
Type: Paperback