Writing for Science: A Practical Handbook for Science, Engineering and Technology Students - Softcover

Silyn-Roberts, Heather

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582878160 ISBN 13: 9780582878167

Publisher: Longman Pearson, 1996

Synopsis

Writing for Science is a practical handbook designed to make the writing process more productive and less agonising for undergraduate science, engineering and technology students. Material is presented in a direct, easily accessible format that has developed from dealing first-hand with hundreds of students at all undergraduate and graduate levels, and with professional engineers and scientists.

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Synopsis

"Writing for Science" is a practical handbook designed to make the writing process more productive for undergraduate science, engineering and technology students. Material is presented in a format that has developed from dealing first-hand with hundreds of students at all undergraduate and graduate levels, and with professional engineers and scientists. Key features include: outlines of basic requirements for science essay and technical report writing; notes on how to prepare a CV and write letters for job applications, examples taken from student writing; and methods for correcting common mistakes. The text assumes no prior knowledge of writing requirements or techniques, and covers the main tools of writing, referencing, using illustrations, revising, background reading, note taking and record keeping.

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman Pearson
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582878160
• ISBN 13: 9780582878167
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 182