Writing science : how to write papers that get cited and proposals that get funded

Joshua Schimel.
Author/Creator:
Schimel, Joshua
Resource Type:
Book
Publication:
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2012]
Copyright Notice:
2012
Physical Description:
xiv, 221 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Availability

Charles Library - Stacks (4th floor)

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T11 .S35 2012

Ambler Campus Library - Stacks

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T11 .S35 2012

Details

Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Writing in Science -- Science Writing as Storytelling -- Making a Story Sticky -- Story Structure -- The Opening -- The Funnel: Connecting O and C -- The Challenge -- Action -- The Resolution -- Internal Structure -- Paragraphs -- Sentences -- Flow -- Energizing Writing -- Words -- Condensing -- Putting it All Together: Real Editing -- Dealing with Limitations -- Writing Global Science -- Writing for the Public -- Resolution.
Summary:
  • As a scientist, you are a professional writer: your career is built on successful proposals and papers. Yet success isn't defined by getting papers into print, but by getting them into the reader's consciousness. Writing Science is built upon the idea that successful science writing tells a story, and it uses that insight to discuss how to write more effectively. Integrating lessons from other genres of writing and years of experience as author, reviewer, and editor, Joshua Schimel shows scientists and students how to present their research in a way that is clear and that will maximize reader comprehension.
  • The book takes an integrated approach, using the principles of story structure to discuss every aspect of successful science writing. It first analyzes why some stories are engaging and memorable while others are quickly forgotten, and it proceeds to define the elements of story structure and show how the structures scientists and researchers use in papers and proposals fit into classical models. The book targets the internal structure of a paper, explaining how to write professional sections, paragraphs, and sentences clearly and compelling!. The ideas within a paper should flow seamlessly, drawing readers along. The final section of the book deals with special challenges, such as how to discuss research limitations and how to write for the public.
  • Writing Science is a much-needed guide to succeeding in modern science. Its insights and strategies will equip science students, scientists, and professionals across a wide range of scientific and technical fields with the tools needed to communicate effectively and successfully in a competitive industry. Book jacket.
Subject:
ISBN:
  • 9780199760237
  • 0199760233
  • 9780199760244
  • 0199760241
LC Classification:
T11 .S35 2012
Catalog Record ID:
991026103329703811
Language:
English

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