Scientific Papers and Presentations - Softcover

Davis, Martha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0122063708 ISBN 13: 9780122063701

Publisher: Academic Press Inc, 1996

Synopsis

From the beginning of their careers and forever after, scientists are called upon to do various kinds of writing and speaking. Communication skills are among the qualities most prized by those who hire and promote scientists. Scientific Papers and Presentations provides a concise guide to writing what must be written: proposals, literature reviews, theses, journal articles, slide presentations, posters, or grants. The author also discusses conventions in writing, proofreading, copywriting, as well as methods for searching and citing scientific literature, composing reviews, preparing data presentations, communicating visually, and public speaking. No other reference provides guidelines and practical advice for so many forms of communication. Advice-laden appendices include actual examples of papers annotated by the author. Based on the author's fifteen years of experience advising young scientists about scientific writing, the book can be used as a course text for scientific writing, seminar, or scientific presentation courses. It is also a handy and valuable reference for fledgling scientists.

About this title

Review:

...a wealth of information and detail. ...a useful guide to the student who wants a one-stop guide to communicating, an introduction and pointer to more detailed information for the more conscientious or needy student and should find a place in departmental libraries. -Dr. Jacqueline M. Atkinson, University of Glasgow, in CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE (1999) Many alternative references are available, but this book would be my first choice for advanced college students, or graduate students, including medical students and residents. The book itself is an outstanding example of effective written communication. --DOODY PUBLISHING In reviewing a scientific book, the primary question is, will the book be useful? To be useful, the information in the book must be needed and the text must be comprehensible. Does Scientific Papers and Presentations meet these criteria? Yes, it does, is my conclusion. I read most of this book while attending a conference, and I can say that many of the presenters there would certainly have benefitted from reading it. Unfortunately, this was true of many of the 'seasoned professionals' as well as of the more junior scientists for whom this book is intended. Each time, presented data were either incomprehensible or uninterpretable. I made notes and then checked to see if a thorough knowledge of the material in this book could have improved (or in some cases salvaged) the presentation. The answer was always yes. --David Andrews in TIBS

From the Back Cover:

For the second edition of SCIENTIFIC PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS the text has been completely overhauled with references updated and new materials and new approaches incorporated into every chapter. A new chapter has been added dealing with communication issues of international students.

Communication skills are among the qualities most prized by those who hire and promote scientists. A few of the benefits of this book include:
* Improving your skills for employability
* Increasing your confidence in oral communication
* Producing a thesis / journal article / proposal / review
* Making your visual aids and presentations more effective
* Constructing posters for scientific meetings

Convenient, easy-to-use chapters and written in a conversational tone, this book provides practical instruction for ? Designing visual aids ? Writing first drafts ? Reviewing and revising ? Communicating clearly and concisely ? Adhering to stylistic principles ? Presenting data in tables and figures ? Dealing with ethical and legal issues ? Relating science to the lay audience ?

About the author:
The author, Martha Davis, has dedicated the past twenty-five years to developing communication skills in hundreds of graduate-level scientists. She teaches Scientific Writing and Scientific Presentations classes and has reviewed and edited hundreds of scientific papers and presentations. This book stems from answering the questions that graduate students ask.

Audience:
Scientific Papers and Presentations is an essential guide for all science graduates but especially those involved in Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Engineering or Health Sciences. The book can be used as a text for courses and seminars, plus it is also a valuable handy reference for anyone working in a scientific field.|For the second edition of SCIENTIFIC PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS the text has been completely overhauled with references updated and new materials and new approaches incorporated into every chapter. A new chapter has been added dealing with communication issues of international students.

Communication skills are among the qualities most prized by those who hire and promote scientists. A few of the benefits of this book include:
* Improving your skills for employability
* Increasing your confidence in oral communication
* Producing a thesis / journal article / proposal / review
* Making your visual aids and presentations more effective
* Constructing posters for scientific meetings

Convenient, easy-to-use chapters and written in a conversational tone, this book provides practical instruction for ? Designing visual aids ? Writing first drafts ? Reviewing and revising ? Communicating clearly and concisely ? Adhering to stylistic principles ? Presenting data in tables and figures ? Dealing with ethical and legal issues ? Relating science to the lay audience ?

About the author:
The author, Martha Davis, has dedicated the past twenty-five years to developing communication skills in hundreds of graduate-level scientists. She teaches Scientific Writing and Scientific Presentations classes and has reviewed and edited hundreds of scientific papers and presentations. This book stems from answering the questions that graduate students ask.

Audience:
Scientific Papers and Presentations is an essential guide for all science graduates but especially those involved in Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Engineering or Health Sciences. The book can be used as a text for courses and seminars, plus it is also a valuable handy reference for anyone working in a scientific field.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press Inc
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0122063708
• ISBN 13: 9780122063701
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 296